2. Why did Firdaus' uncle laugh when Firdus asked him to take her to El Azhar?
(a) She is too young.
(b) It is a school for nurses.
(c) It's a school for men.
(d) It is too far away.

3. What did Firdaus give her cousin in while she was packing in Chapter 2?
(a) A painting set.
(b) A letter.
(c) A picture.
(d) A book.

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

5. 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.

6. Who did the Uncle's wife want Firdaus to marry in Chapter 2?
(a) Her boyfriend.
(b) The wife's uncle.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) The neighbor's son.

7. What job did Firdaus' father hold?
(a) Plumber.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Laywer.

8. What did Bayoumi offer Firdaus?
(a) Tea and biscuits.
(b) Money.
(c) A place to stay.
(d) Gold.

9. What was Firdaus' relationship with her mother like?
(a) Loving.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Hateful.
(d) Distant.

10. In Chapter 1, what does the Warden tell El Saadawi in the parking lot?
(a) Firdaus will see her.
(b) Firdaus won't see her.
(c) He wants to go on a date.
(d) Firdaus was hanged.

11. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?
(a) Priest.
(b) Therapist.
(c) Researcher.
(d) Guard.

12. How did Firdaus help at her uncle's house?
(a) She dusted the antique china.
(b) She cleaned.
(c) She dressed the other children.
(d) She beat the mats with a hammer.

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

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

15. How does El Saadawi feel when she meets Firdaus for the first time?
(a) Happy.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Sad.
(d) Angry.