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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Firdaus see Ibrahim again?
(a) One year later.
(b) Four years later.
(c) Ten years later.
(d) She never saw him again.

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

3. 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) Like she is in a dream.
(d) There are no words.

4. When did El Saadawi see Firdaus again after she leaves the room?
(a) Never.
(b) A day later.
(c) At her execution.
(d) A week later.

5. What did Sharifa Salah el Dine tell Firdaus she must not have while working?
(a) Feelings.
(b) Pain.
(c) Food.
(d) Water.

6. What room did Firdaus reserve for only her enjoyment?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The library.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) The garden.

7. After she spoke with Di'aa, what did Firdaus realize about herself?
(a) Her work is not respectable.
(b) Her work is important.
(c) She is pretty.
(d) She is mean.

8. What did Firdaus rip apart after spending time with the man from the luxury car?
(a) His money.
(b) His car seats.
(c) His luggage.
(d) His clothes.

9. How did El Saadawi feel after leaving Firdaus?
(a) Scared.
(b) Happy.
(c) Proud.
(d) Sad.

10. What did the people who come into the room in Chapter 3 tell Firdaus?
(a) Her time is up.
(b) Her mother died.
(c) She is free to go.
(d) Her appeal is overturned.

11. Why did Sharifa Salah el Dine believe men did not know Firdaus' true worth?
(a) Her parents kept it a secret.
(b) Firdaus kept it a secret.
(c) Firdaus did not value herself.
(d) Men are not intuitive.

12. Why did Firdaus believe she was sentenced to death?
(a) Her life is worthless.
(b) She committed a crime.
(c) Men are afraid to let her live.
(d) Women are afraid to let her live.

13. What did Fatheya ask Firdaus?
(a) If she hated Ibrahim.
(b) For money.
(c) For a place to stay.
(d) If she loved Ibrahim.

14. What does Firdaus want to do when men ask if she feels good?
(a) Spit on them.
(b) Kill them.
(c) Love them.
(d) Hug them.

15. What did Firdaus do at age 25 for living arrangements?
(a) She bought a house.
(b) She moved in with her uncle.
(c) She found her own apartment.
(d) She moved in with a cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of woman does Firdaus believe are the least delusional?

2. What did Firdaus learn about marriage?

3. What does Sharifa Salah el Dine open Firdaus' eyes to?

4. Who is Fawzy?

5. What job did Firdaus take with the industrial company?

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