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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Firdaus' uncle send her to boarding school?
(a) He didn't pay a bill.
(b) It is required by law.
(c) He was angry with her.
(d) It is a better education.

2. What is it impossible for all single women to know?
(a) How to marry.
(b) How to kill.
(c) All the men in magazines.
(d) All the women in magazines.

3. How does El Saadawi feel about her life after leaving Firdaus?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Proud.
(c) Happy.
(d) Her life is full.

4. What does Firdaus say at the start of Chapter 3?
(a) She repeats the names of her customers.
(b) Nothing, she falls silent.
(c) She quotes the Bible.
(d) She screams.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Firdaus invite El Saadawi to sit when they meet for the first time in Chapter 1?

2. Where did El Saadawi go after her interview with Firdaus?

3. Why does Firdaus give El Saadawi these instructions in Chapter 2?

4. How did Firdaus stay warm on the cold nights at her uncles' house?

5. Who did Firdaus hear her uncle thanking for the marriage arrangement in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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