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

2. Why does Firdaus give El Saadawi these instructions in Chapter 2?
(a) She does not like to be looked at.
(b) She does not have much time.
(c) She is insane.
(d) She thinks she is better than El Saadawi.

3. What did Firdaus' father teach her to do that replaces her mother's job?
(a) Wash his legs.
(b) Go to the field.
(c) Count money.
(d) Bake bread.

4. What is Firdaus' initial impression of El Saadawi?
(a) She cannot wait to meet her.
(b) She does not want to meet her.
(c) She hates her.
(d) She thinks she is a spy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was El Saadawi fired from her job in the 1970's?

2. How did Firdaus feel about school?

3. What happened when Firdaus saw herself in the mirror at her uncle's house?

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

5. How did Miss Iqbal treat Firdaus after the night she saw her crying?

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