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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. Why did El Saadawi step on the break quickly at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) She forgot which was the gas pedal.
(b) She had no courage.
(c) She was brave.
(d) She was tired.

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

3. What does Sharifa Salah el Dine open Firdaus' eyes to?
(a) Fine dining.
(b) Art.
(c) Past experiences.
(d) Music.

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

5. Who is Ibrahim?
(a) A cleaning lady.
(b) A co-worker.
(c) A priest.
(d) A baker.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did El Saadawi feel at the start of Chapter 3?

2. How did Firdaus feel at the end of Chapter 2?

3. What room did Firdaus reserve for only her enjoyment?

4. What did Ibrahim confess to Firdaus at the bus stop?

5. What did Firdaus admit to the Arab man?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who did Ibrahim become engaged to and what was Firdaus' reaction?

3. What new job did Firdaus take after speaking to Di'aa? What did she think of the job?

4. What was Sharifa Salah el Dine's job and how did it involve Firdaus?

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

6. What happened between Firdaus and Ibrahim at the bus stop?

7. Who is Di'aa, and how did he change Firdaus?

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

9. Why did El Saadawi feel ashamed after hearing Firdaus' story?

10. How did Firdaus' life change at the age of 25?

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