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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 42-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how did Firdaus' uncle treat his new wife?
(a) Like a slave.
(b) With courtesy.
(c) With hatred.
(d) With love.

2. What job was Firdaus successful at?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Thief.
(c) Prostitute.
(d) Doctor.

3. What was El Saadawi's response to Firdaus' death?
(a) She is scared for her life.
(b) She does not believe she is dead.
(c) She kills herself.
(d) She is happy.

4. Who came to see Firdaus at the playground the night of her graduation?
(a) Wafeya.
(b) No one.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Miss Iqbal.

5. Who can EL Saadawi not stop thinking about in Chapter 1?
(a) Her child.
(b) Her husband.
(c) The prison.
(d) Firdaus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does El Saadawi's contact get access for the author in the prison?

2. How many times does El Saadawi try to go to the prison in Chapter 1?

3. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?

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

5. Why does Firdaus' uncle return her to Sheikh Mahmoud?

(see the answer key)

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