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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 job did Firdaus take with the industrial company?
(a) Cleaning lady.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Art director.
(d) Secretary.

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

3. What did Firdaus' uncle give her when she graduated?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A watch.
(c) A ring.
(d) A dress.

4. Who else does El Saadawi speak to prior to meeting Firdaus?
(a) Cancer patients.
(b) Young children with blue eyes.
(c) Female prisoners.
(d) Male prisoners.

5. In what year was Firdaus executed?
(a) 1982.
(b) 2002.
(c) 1995.
(d) 1976.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who didn't want Firdaus to stay at her uncle's home after graduation?

2. What did Bayoumi offer Firdaus?

3. Why did Firdaus go to jail?

4. Where does El Saadawi meet Firdaus?

5. How did Sharifa Salah el Dine help Firdaus?

(see the answer key)

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