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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. Who came to see Firdaus at the playground the night of her graduation?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) No one.
(c) Wafeya.
(d) Miss Iqbal.

2. What was El Saadawi's response to Firdaus' death?
(a) She does not believe she is dead.
(b) She kills herself.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She is scared for her life.

3. How does El Saadawi feel when she meets Firdaus for the first time?
(a) Happy.
(b) Sad.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Angry.

4. What did Firdaus' father do if a male child died?
(a) Beat his wife.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Cried.
(d) Ate bread.

5. In Chapter 2, how did Firdaus' uncle treat his new wife?
(a) With courtesy.
(b) With love.
(c) Like a slave.
(d) With hatred.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What must be done before Firdaus meets El Saadawi?

4. What did Bayoumi do after Firdaus complained?

5. How did Firdaus treat her studies at school?

(see the answer key)

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