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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 El Saadawi step on her accelerator?

2. What was Ibrahim a chairman of?

3. What room did Firdaus reserve for only her enjoyment?

4. How does El Saadawi feel about her life after leaving Firdaus?

5. Why did Sharifa Salah el Dine believe men did not know Firdaus' true worth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Firdaus' relationship with Ibrahim similar to her relationship with Miss Iqbal?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What role does religion play in El Saadawi's book? Choose two individuals and explain their opinion of religion and how religion influences their lives.

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