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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did El Saadawi know that was in prison?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her cousin.

2. In what year does El Saadawi go to prison?
(a) 1945,
(b) 1981.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1992.

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

4. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?
(a) The doctor must convince her.
(b) Legal paperwork.
(c) Saadawi must beg.
(d) Money must exchange hands.

5. Why is Firdaus unlike other inmates?
(a) She refuses to see people.
(b) She is innocent.
(c) She refuses to eat.
(d) She does not wear handcuffs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does El Saadawi try to convince herself of in Chapter 1 as she walks back to the car?

2. How does El Saadawi's contact get access for the author in the prison?

3. In Chapter 1, what does the Warden tell El Saadawi in the parking lot?

4. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?

5. How many times does El Saadawi try to go to the prison in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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