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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. Where did Firdaus stay all the time while at Sharifa Salah el Dine's home?
(a) In her room.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the garden.
(d) In the attic.

2. What job did Firdaus take with the industrial company?
(a) Cleaning lady.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Art director.
(d) Secretary.

3. What did Firdaus learn about men?
(a) They are honest.
(b) They deceive.
(c) They don't like her hair.
(d) They kill.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Firdaus deny being a criminal?

2. Why did Ibrahim admire Firdaus?

3. How much did the man in the luxury car offer Firdaus for her services?

4. How does El Saadawi describe her emotions at the start of Chapter 3?

5. Why did Firdaus begin to stare at money after eating in the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What did the guards mean in Chapter 3 when they said "Your time has come"?

5. How did Firdaus change after going to the restaurant?

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

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

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

9. How did Firdaus' relationship change with Sharifa Salah el Dine from her first few days at her home and later as time progressed?

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

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