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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 20-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the doctor want Firdus' sentence reduced to in Chapter 1?
(a) 12 months.
(b) Death.
(c) Life in prison.
(d) 6 months.

2. Why was El Saadawi fired from her job in the 1970's?
(a) She stole money.
(b) Her refusual to reveal a source.
(c) She had an affair.
(d) Her feminist views.

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

4. Why is Firdaus in jail?
(a) Political crimes.
(b) Embezzling.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

5. What magazine did El Saadawi work for in the 1970's?
(a) Cosmopolitan.
(b) Time.
(c) Newsweek.
(d) Health.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instructions does Firdaus give El Saadawi at the start of Chapter 2?

2. What type of clothes did Firdaus wear?

3. Why does the doctor in Chapter 1 want to change Firdaus' sentence?

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

5. Where did Firdaus' uncle obtain a position in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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