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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 must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?
(a) The doctor must convince her.
(b) Legal paperwork.
(c) Saadawi must beg.
(d) Money must exchange hands.

2. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?
(a) She does not deserve to hang.
(b) She is insane.
(c) She killed her brother.
(d) She deserves to hang.

3. What was Sharifa Salah el Dine's job?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Thief.
(c) Madame.
(d) Doctor.

4. Who slept on the floor in Firdaus' room in Chapter 2?
(a) A servant boy.
(b) A servant girl.
(c) El Saadawi.
(d) A dog.

5. How did Firdaus stay warm on the cold nights at her uncles' house?
(a) She built a fire in her room.
(b) She climbed into his lap.
(c) She wore a purple shawl.
(d) She slept on a bear skin rug.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

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

3. Why does Firdaus give El Saadawi these instructions in Chapter 2?

4. What did Bayoumi offer Firdaus help in finding?

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

(see the answer key)

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