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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Ibrahim treat Firdaus after he saw her crying?
(a) Like any other person.
(b) With special privilages.
(c) He spit on her.
(d) He hated her.

2. Who is Fawzy?
(a) A priest.
(b) A teacher.
(c) The servant in Sharifa Salah el Dine's home.
(d) A man that visits Fridaus.

3. Where did El Saadawi go after her interview with Firdaus?
(a) Court.
(b) Her house.
(c) The warden's office.
(d) Her car.

4. Why did Firdaus' prices increase?
(a) She moved to a wealthy area.
(b) She accepted everyone.
(c) She denied men.
(d) She did not want to be a prostitute.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Marzouk try to take from Firdaus?

2. When did El Saadawi see Firdaus again after she leaves the room?

3. Why did the Arab man call the police on Firdaus?

4. When did Firdaus see Ibrahim again?

5. What did Fatheya ask Firdaus?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Firdaus' relationship with Ibrahim similar to her relationship with Miss Iqbal?

2. What happened to Firdaus when she went to the restaurant?

3. Who was the man in the luxurious car that approached Firdaus?

4. How did the Arab man learn that Firdaus was a killer?

5. What does the quote "I am speaking the truth. And truth is savage and dangerous" mean?

6. Who is Marzouk and what did Firdaus do to him?

7. What did Firdaus believe being a prostitute proved to people?

8. What happened when Firdaus stopped speaking? How did El Saadawi react?

9. Who is Fawzy and how did he help Firdaus?

10. Why did Firdaus tear apart the Arab man's money?

(see the answer keys)

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