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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 86-96.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Firdaus' uncle teach her in Chapter 2?
(a) How to make sandwhiches.
(b) How to run.
(c) How to read and write.
(d) How to play tennis.

2. What instructions does Firdaus give El Saadawi at the start of Chapter 2?
(a) Do not interrupt.
(b) Ask questions.
(c) Close your eyes.
(d) Do not look her in the eyes.

3. What year is "Women and Neurosis in Egypt" published?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1989.

4. What type of degree does Firdaus hold?
(a) Secondary-school certificate.
(b) Upper-school certificate.
(c) Phd.
(d) JD.

5. Why is Firdaus in jail?
(a) Murder.
(b) Embezzling.
(c) Political crimes.
(d) Theft.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sharifa Salah el Dine open Firdaus' eyes to?

3. What did Firdaus see at the place her uncle takes her after graduation?

4. What does El Saadawi try to convince herself of in Chapter 1 as she walks back to the car?

5. How does El Saadawi feel when she meets Firdaus for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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