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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 women will El Saadawi meet in the prison?
(a) Those who suffer mental illness.
(b) Only women who murder.
(c) Those who are drug users.
(d) Women who steal.

2. How did Firdaus stay warm on the cold nights at her uncles' house?
(a) She slept on a bear skin rug.
(b) She climbed into his lap.
(c) She wore a purple shawl.
(d) She built a fire in her room.

3. What did Sheikh Mahmoud beat Firdaus with the time she ran to the streets?
(a) A stick.
(b) His fist.
(c) A hammer.
(d) A pillow.

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

5. What is Firdaus' initial impression of El Saadawi?
(a) She thinks she is a spy.
(b) She does not want to meet her.
(c) She cannot wait to meet her.
(d) She hates her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sharifa Salah el Dine's job?

2. What does Firdaus do to the pictures of men in magazines?

3. Where did Firdaus' uncle obtain a position in Chapter 2?

4. What is El Saadawi's impression of prison?

5. When did Firdaus see Ibrahim again?

(see the answer key)

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