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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does the Warden tell El Saadawi in the parking lot?

2. What did Firdaus do every time she spent the night with Sheikh Mahmoud?

3. Who else does El Saadawi speak to prior to meeting Firdaus?

4. How did Firdaus hide her fears?

5. How does El Saadawi's contact get access for the author in the prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does El Saadawi refuse to believe Firdaus died?

2. How did Firdaus cover up her fears as a prostitute?

3. What was El Saadawi's interaction with the warden at the prison?

4. Who did Firdaus spit on and why?

5. How did Firdaus perform at school? What were here interests?

6. What happened at Firdaus' graduation ceremony? Why did she freeze?

7. Describe the boarding school that Firdaus is sent to.

8. How did Firdaus feel about her upcoming marriage?

9. Who is Bayoumi and how did he help and hurt Firdaus?

10. What is the doctor's opinion of Firdaus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Firdaus and her madame. What role does each person fill in the other person's life? Explain two ways that the madame helps and hurts Firdaus.

Essay Topic 2

Identify the plot and subplot in El-Saadawi's book. Be sure to provide the definitions for both terms in your answer. How does El-Saadawi effectively keep the reader engaged without confusing them?

Essay Topic 3

How does El Saadawi address the theme of power in her book? Choose two examples of power and explain how these examples contribute to Firdaus' experience.

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