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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. What did her uncle tell Firdaus is a sin in Chapter 2?
(a) Lying.
(b) Kissing and nudity.
(c) Murder and greed.
(d) Stealing.

2. Why was El Saadawi fired from her job in the 1970's?
(a) Her feminist views.
(b) She stole money.
(c) She had an affair.
(d) Her refusual to reveal a source.

3. What does Firdaus do when Sheikh Mahmoud beats her?
(a) Submits.
(b) Calls the police.
(c) Calls her mother.
(d) Fights back.

4. What did Firdaus do every time she spent the night with Sheikh Mahmoud?
(a) Mutilated herself.
(b) Fell deeper in love.
(c) Screamed.
(d) Cleansed her body.

5. Where does Firdaus invite El Saadawi to sit when they meet for the first time in Chapter 1?
(a) In a chair.
(b) On her bed.
(c) On a table.
(d) On the ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Firdaus feel about her "unknown journey" in Chapter 2?

2. What was Firdaus' relationship with her mother like?

3. How did Sharifa Salah el Dine help Firdaus?

4. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

5. In Chapter 2, how did Firdaus' uncle treat his new wife?

(see the answer key)

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