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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 job did Firdaus' father hold?
(a) Laywer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Plumber.
(d) Farmer.

2. Why does Firdaus' uncle return her to Sheikh Mahmoud?
(a) She was pregnant.
(b) She wanted to return.
(c) All men beat their wives.
(d) Sheikh Mahmoud threatened him.

3. How does El Saadawi feel when she meets Firdaus for the first time?
(a) Happy.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Sad.
(d) Angry.

4. What job did El Saadawi hold in 1972?
(a) CEO of MAIN.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Director of Health Education.
(d) Director of General Hospital.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Firdaus' uncle teach her in Chapter 2?

2. In what year does El Saadawi go to prison?

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

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

5. Who interrupted Firdaus' packing in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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