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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 42-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose house does Firdaus run to when she becomes afraid of Sheikh Mahmoud?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her friend.
(d) Her cousin.

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

3. What did Sheikh Mahmoud deprive Firdaus of?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Food.
(c) Water.
(d) Money.

4. What did Sheikh Mahmoud beat Firdaus with the time she ran to the streets?
(a) His fist.
(b) A pillow.
(c) A hammer.
(d) A stick.

5. What did Firdaus give her cousin in while she was packing in Chapter 2?
(a) A picture.
(b) A book.
(c) A letter.
(d) A painting set.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is El Saadawi's impression of prison?

2. What magazine did El Saadawi work for in the 1970's?

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

4. What did Firdaus see at the place her uncle takes her after graduation?

5. Who slept on the floor in Firdaus' room in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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