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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. In what year was Firdaus executed?
(a) 1995.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1976.
(d) 2002.

2. What job did El Saadawi hold in 1972?
(a) Director of Health Education.
(b) CEO of MAIN.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Director of General Hospital.

3. What did Sheikh Mahmoud do to Firdaus when she threw food away?
(a) Sent her to jail.
(b) Made her eat the food.
(c) Beat her.
(d) Cried.

4. Who introduces El Saadawi to Firdaus?
(a) A police man.
(b) A guard.
(c) A friend.
(d) A doctor.

5. How did Miss Iqbal treat Firdaus after the night she saw her crying?
(a) With anger.
(b) Kindly.
(c) Like the other students.
(d) She received special privileges.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who rescued Firdaus from Bayoumi?

3. Who signed Firdaus' graduation certificate?

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

5. What does the warden believe about Firdaus?

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