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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. Why is Firdaus in jail?

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

3. Why did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?

4. Who rescued Firdaus from Bayoumi?

5. Where does El Saadawi meet Firdaus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Firdaus' uncle return Firdaus to Sheikh Mahmoud?

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

3. Why was Firdaus able to maintain her sanity at her uncle and husband's home?

4. What study led El Saadawi to find Firdaus?

5. Who did Firdaus spit on and why?

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

7. How was Firdaus unlike the other prisoners?

8. What was Firdaus's relationship with her uncle when she lived with her parents?

9. What happened the night Firdaus saw Miss Iqbal crying?

10. How did Firdaus' mother hurt her and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the significance of Firdaus' uncle returning her to her husband's home. Why did Firdaus return to her uncle's home. How did his rejection effect her?

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

Explain the quote "I value my honor and reputation more than the other girls, but my price is much higher than theirs." When did she say this and in what context?

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