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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 did Firdaus seem different to her co-worker?

2. After she spoke with Di'aa, what did Firdaus realize about herself?

3. Why did El Saadawi step on her accelerator?

4. What did Firdaus do after learning of Ibrahim's engagement?

5. Where did Firdaus stay all the time while at Sharifa Salah el Dine's home?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did El Saadawi slam on the breaks at the end of Chapter 3?

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

5. Who is Fawzy and how did he help Firdaus?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe one central conflict in El-Saadawi book. How does this conflict effect the actions of Firdaus?

Essay Topic 2

What role does El Saadawi play in this book other then author? How does she relate to Firdaus? Do they learn from each other or is El Saadawi the only one that benefits from the relationship?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of Firdaus' experience in the restaurant? How does she change after going there? Is it a positive or negative change?

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