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

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

3. What did Firdaus realize at the restaurant while she ate?

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

5. What does Sharifa Salah el Dine open Firdaus' eyes to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What happened when Firdaus saw Ibrahim four years later?

8. What were Firdaus' thoughts on men after Ibrahim's engagement?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is symbolism and how did El Saadawi use it in her book? Provide two examples of symbolism and what they mean to the story.

Essay Topic 2

Provide examples from the book where Firdaus is afraid of judgment. How does this fear alter her personality? How does this fear effect the choices she makes in her life?

Essay Topic 3

When considering El Saadawi's life, where do you believe she found the inspiration for this book? What does this book cause you to think about the author's life? What do you believe El Saadawi set out to achieve with this book? Did she accomplish it?

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