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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' father teach her to do that replaces her mother's job?
(a) Go to the field.
(b) Wash his legs.
(c) Count money.
(d) Bake bread.

2. Why did the uncles' wife beat the girls in Chapter 2?
(a) They shared a bed.
(b) They were dirty.
(c) They ate chocolate.
(d) They stole food.

3. Whose house does Firdaus run to when she becomes afraid of Sheikh Mahmoud?
(a) Her friend.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her cousin.

4. Why did Firdaus complain about Bayoumi?
(a) He did not find her work.
(b) He deprived her of food.
(c) He beat her.
(d) He made her wear pants.

5. What did Firdaus begin to do with her money around age 25?
(a) Invest it.
(b) Save it.
(c) Hide it in the cellar.
(d) Spend it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Firdaus realize about revolutionary men?

2. Why did Firdaus begin to stare at money after eating in the restaurant?

3. What contact does El Saadawi have at an Egyptian prison?

4. What does the doctor want Firdus' sentence reduced to in Chapter 1?

5. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?

(see the answer key)

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