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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: pages 30-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Firdaus' uncle take her after she graduated?
(a) Paris.
(b) The theater.
(c) A concert.
(d) The movies.

2. In Chapter 1, what does the Warden tell El Saadawi in the parking lot?
(a) He wants to go on a date.
(b) Firdaus was hanged.
(c) Firdaus won't see her.
(d) Firdaus will see her.

3. Who introduces El Saadawi to Firdaus?
(a) A guard.
(b) A friend.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A police man.

4. Who did Firdaus hope to see at the playground the night of her graduation?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Miss Iqbal.
(c) Wafeya.
(d) Her father.

5. What contact does El Saadawi have at an Egyptian prison?
(a) A guard.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A doctor.
(d) The warden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?

2. What happened to Firdaus when her name was called at graduation.

3. Where does Firdaus invite El Saadawi to sit when they meet for the first time in Chapter 1?

4. What paperwork does Firdaus refuse to sign in Chapter 1?

5. Why is Firdaus in jail?

(see the answer key)

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