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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 did Firdaus' father teach her to do that replaces her mother's job?
(a) Count money.
(b) Bake bread.
(c) Go to the field.
(d) Wash his legs.

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

3. What happened to Firdaus when her name was called at graduation.
(a) She ran away.
(b) She cried.
(c) She froze.
(d) She yelled with excitement.

4. Who didn't want Firdaus to stay at her uncle's home after graduation?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Firdus.
(c) Her uncle's wife.
(d) Her cousin.

5. Why is Firdaus in jail?
(a) Political crimes.
(b) Theft.
(c) Embezzling.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of degree does Firdaus hold?

2. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

3. Why is Firdaus' uncle concered about Sheikh Mahmoud?

4. Where did El Saadawi meet the person which inspires the story?

5. Who is Firdaus?

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