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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 54-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Firdaus stay warm on the cold nights at her uncles' house?
(a) She wore a purple shawl.
(b) She slept on a bear skin rug.
(c) She built a fire in her room.
(d) She climbed into his lap.

2. What job was Firdaus successful at?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Thief.
(d) Doctor.

3. Who introduces El Saadawi to Firdaus?
(a) A friend.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A police man.
(d) A guard.

4. How did Sharifa Salah el Dine help Firdaus?
(a) She beat her husband.
(b) She gave her advice.
(c) She gave her money.
(d) She bought her a plane ticket.

5. Who else does El Saadawi speak to prior to meeting Firdaus?
(a) Male prisoners.
(b) Female prisoners.
(c) Young children with blue eyes.
(d) Cancer patients.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sharifa Salah el Dine's job?

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

3. Who can EL Saadawi not stop thinking about in Chapter 1?

4. What does Firdaus want to do when men ask if she feels good?

5. What did Firdaus' uncle teach her in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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