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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: pages 30-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What paperwork does Firdaus refuse to sign in Chapter 1?
(a) Bail papers.
(b) Appeals.
(c) Divorce papers.
(d) Adoption papers.

2. How did Firdaus feel about school?
(a) She hated it.
(b) She enjoyed it.
(c) She was bored.
(d) She didn't go to school.

3. What women will El Saadawi meet in the prison?
(a) Only women who murder.
(b) Those who are drug users.
(c) Those who suffer mental illness.
(d) Women who steal.

4. What did Wefeya ask Firdaus about Miss Iqbal in Chapter 2?
(a) If Firdaus loves her.
(b) If Firdaus hates her.
(c) If Miss Iqbal gave her a bad grade.
(d) If Miss Iqbal is married.

5. What could Sheikh Mahmoud offer Firdaus' uncle?
(a) Five cows.
(b) A new car.
(c) A new business.
(d) A large dowry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who signed Firdaus' graduation certificate?

2. What type of clothes did Firdaus wear?

3. What contact does El Saadawi have at an Egyptian prison?

4. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?

5. What did Firdaus' father do if a male child died?

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