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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 contact does El Saadawi have at an Egyptian prison?
(a) The warden.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A guard.
(d) A lawyer.

2. How did Firdaus' mother mutilate her?
(a) She cuts off her toe.
(b) She bruises her face.
(c) Genital mutilation.
(d) She cuts off her hand.

3. Why does the doctor in Chapter 1 want to change Firdaus' sentence?
(a) She writes a book.
(b) She tried to stab him.
(c) She escapes.
(d) She has gentle eyes.

4. What job did Firdaus obtain after many years of abuse?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Drug dealer.
(d) Social worker.

5. Why did Firdaus' uncle laugh when Firdus asked him to take her to El Azhar?
(a) It is too far away.
(b) It's a school for men.
(c) She is too young.
(d) It is a school for nurses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?

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

3. What paperwork does Firdaus refuse to sign in Chapter 1?

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

5. What is it impossible for all single women to know?

(see the answer key)

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