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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 the break quickly at the end of Chapter 3?

2. How did Firdaus feel at the end of Chapter 2?

3. What did Firdaus claim taught her to kill?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Firdaus believe being a prostitute proved to people?

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

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

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

5. Who is Ibrahim?

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

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

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

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

10. How did Firdaus' life change at the age of 25?

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 impact did Firdaus' mother and father have on her life? Describe the personalities of each parent and how their personalities effected Firdaus.

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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