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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who can EL Saadawi not stop thinking about in Chapter 1?
(a) Her child.
(b) Her husband.
(c) The prison.
(d) Firdaus.

2. Who came through the door in Chapter 3?
(a) A priest.
(b) Guards.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) The warden.

3. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?
(a) Money must exchange hands.
(b) Saadawi must beg.
(c) Legal paperwork.
(d) The doctor must convince her.

4. What did the Arab man believe Firdaus' real identity was?
(a) Angel.
(b) Princess.
(c) Spy.
(d) Prostitute.

5. Why did the uncles' wife beat the girls in Chapter 2?
(a) They were dirty.
(b) They shared a bed.
(c) They stole food.
(d) They ate chocolate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Firdaus hate men?

2. When did Firdaus see Ibrahim again?

3. What did Sheikh Mahmoud do to Firdaus when she threw food away?

4. In Chapter 2, what did Firdaus promise her cousin?

5. Why is Firdaus in jail?

(see the answer key)

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