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

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

3. Who interrupted Firdaus' packing in Chapter 2?
(a) Hala.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Wafeya.

4. How did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?
(a) She bruises her face.
(b) She cuts off her hand.
(c) Genital mutilation.
(d) She cuts off her toe.

5. Who did Firdaus hear her uncle thanking for the marriage arrangement in Chapter 2?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Sheikh Mahmoud.
(c) Her father.
(d) Allah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Firdaus meet by the river after escaping Bayoumi?

2. What did Bayoumi offer Firdaus?

3. How did Sharifa Salah el Dine help Firdaus?

4. What job did Firdaus obtain after many years of abuse?

5. What did Firdaus wonder about Miss Iqbal after the night she saw her crying?

(see the answer key)

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