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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 86-96.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Bayoumi insist Firdaus sleeps in the winter?
(a) The cellar.
(b) The attic.
(c) His bed.
(d) Her own room.

2. Who slept on the floor in Firdaus' room in Chapter 2?
(a) A dog.
(b) A servant boy.
(c) El Saadawi.
(d) A servant girl.

3. What did Firdaus do every time she spent the night with Sheikh Mahmoud?
(a) Screamed.
(b) Mutilated herself.
(c) Cleansed her body.
(d) Fell deeper in love.

4. Why did Firdaus complain about Bayoumi?
(a) He made her wear pants.
(b) He deprived her of food.
(c) He did not find her work.
(d) He beat her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Firdaus' uncle take her after she graduated?

2. What did Fatheya ask Firdaus?

3. What women will El Saadawi meet in the prison?

4. What did Sheikh Mahmoud deprive Firdaus of?

5. What job was Firdaus successful at?

(see the answer key)

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