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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 67-77.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What contact does El Saadawi have at an Egyptian prison?
(a) The warden.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A guard.

2. Who did the Uncle's wife want Firdaus to marry in Chapter 2?
(a) The wife's uncle.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her boyfriend.
(d) The neighbor's son.

3. How does El Saadawi's contact get access for the author in the prison?
(a) As a guard.
(b) As a psychiatrist.
(c) As a friend.
(d) As a lawyer.

4. Why did Firdaus begin to stare at money after eating in the restaurant?
(a) She didn't want to look people in the eye.
(b) She wanted it.
(c) She realized it was dirty.
(d) She felt powerful.

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. How did Firdaus stay warm on the cold nights at her uncles' house?

2. How did Firdaus hide her fears?

3. What was Sharifa Salah el Dine's job?

4. How did Firdaus feel about school?

5. What did Fawzy want with Firdaus?

(see the answer key)

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