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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. What games did Firdaus play with Mohammadain in in the field?
(a) Bride and Bridegroom.
(b) Tag.
(c) Hide and Go Seek.
(d) Doctor.

2. What could Sheikh Mahmoud offer Firdaus' uncle?
(a) A new business.
(b) A new car.
(c) A large dowry.
(d) Five cows.

3. What did Wefeya ask Firdaus about Miss Iqbal in Chapter 2?
(a) If Miss Iqbal is married.
(b) If Miss Iqbal gave her a bad grade.
(c) If Firdaus hates her.
(d) If Firdaus loves her.

4. How many times does El Saadawi try to go to the prison in Chapter 1?
(a) 2.
(b) Several.
(c) 50.
(d) Once.

5. What instructions does Firdaus give El Saadawi at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) Do not interrupt.
(b) Close your eyes.
(c) Ask questions.
(d) Do not look her in the eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Miss Iqbal treat Firdaus after the night she saw her crying?

2. What women will El Saadawi meet in the prison?

3. What did Firdaus want to tell her uncle in Chapter 2?

4. Why is Firdaus in jail?

5. Why did Firdaus go to jail?

(see the answer key)

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