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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 her uncle tell Firdaus is a sin in Chapter 2?
(a) Lying.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Murder and greed.
(d) Kissing and nudity.

2. How did Firdaus help at her uncle's house?
(a) She beat the mats with a hammer.
(b) She cleaned.
(c) She dusted the antique china.
(d) She dressed the other children.

3. What job was Firdaus successful at?
(a) Thief.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Doctor.

4. What did Firdaus learn about marriage?
(a) It is bliss.
(b) It is a system based on suffering.
(c) She needs a divorce.
(d) She should have not left her husband.

5. What did Wefeya ask Firdaus about Miss Iqbal in Chapter 2?
(a) If Miss Iqbal is married.
(b) If Miss Iqbal gave her a bad grade.
(c) If Firdaus hates her.
(d) If Firdaus loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?

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

3. Who slept on the floor in Firdaus' room in Chapter 2?

4. Who did El Saadawi know that was in prison?

5. Why does the doctor in Chapter 1 want to change Firdaus' sentence?

(see the answer key)

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