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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was El Saadawi fired from her job in the 1970's?
(a) She stole money.
(b) She had an affair.
(c) Her feminist views.
(d) Her refusual to reveal a source.

2. What year is "Women and Neurosis in Egypt" published?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1976.
(d) 1969.

3. What did Sheikh Mahmoud do to Firdaus when she threw food away?
(a) Sent her to jail.
(b) Made her eat the food.
(c) Cried.
(d) Beat her.

4. What did Firdaus' co-worker tell her about love?
(a) Love stinks.
(b) Love yourself.
(c) Love is everywhere.
(d) It does not exist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Firdaus meet by the river after escaping Bayoumi?

2. Who interrupted Firdaus' packing in Chapter 2?

3. Why is Firdaus' uncle concered about Sheikh Mahmoud?

4. What river did Firdaus watch from her window every day?

5. What case studies does El Saadawi study in Egypt?

(see the answer key)

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