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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?
(a) She refuses to see people.
(b) She does not wear handcuffs.
(c) She is innocent.
(d) She refuses to eat.

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

3. What did Firdaus do after learning of Ibrahim's engagement?
(a) She killed him.
(b) She moved home.
(c) She left her job.
(d) She hit him.

4. How does El Saadawi describe her emotions at the start of Chapter 3?
(a) Like she is in heaven.
(b) Like she is in hell.
(c) There are no words.
(d) Like she is in a dream.

5. Where did Firdaus stay all the time while at Sharifa Salah el Dine's home?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In her room.
(d) In the garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bayoumi offer Firdaus?

2. What type of degree does Firdaus hold?

3. Why did El Saadawi step on her accelerator?

4. Who is Bayoumi?

5. Why does Firdaus' uncle return her to Sheikh Mahmoud?

(see the answer key)

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