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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 11-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Firdaus' uncle teach her in Chapter 2?
(a) How to run.
(b) How to make sandwhiches.
(c) How to read and write.
(d) How to play tennis.

2. Where did El Saadawi meet the person which inspires the story?
(a) Cawal- E- Marie.
(b) Qanatir Prison.
(c) Al-Saudi Prison.
(d) Cairo State Reform Prison.

3. Who can EL Saadawi not stop thinking about in Chapter 1?
(a) Her child.
(b) The prison.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Firdaus.

4. What job does El Saadawi hold that led her to meet Firdaus?
(a) Guard.
(b) Researcher.
(c) Therapist.
(d) Priest.

5. Where does Firdaus invite El Saadawi to sit when they meet for the first time in Chapter 1?
(a) On the ground.
(b) On her bed.
(c) In a chair.
(d) On a table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did El Saadawi hold in 1972?

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

3. Who else does El Saadawi speak to prior to meeting Firdaus?

4. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?

5. How does Firdaus feel about her "unknown journey" in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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