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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pages 86-96.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Warden tell El Saadawi in Chapter 1, when she tries to see Firdaus?
(a) Firdaus is already dead.
(b) The prison does not like journalists.
(c) Firdaus has some papers for her.
(d) She does not want to see her.

2. What did Firdaus realize about revolutionary men?
(a) They have more money.
(b) They have more power.
(c) They are different.
(d) They are no different.

3. What did Fawzy tell Firdaus about Sharifa Salah el Dine?
(a) Sharifa Salah el Dine is going to sell the business.
(b) Sharifa Salah el Dine is using her for money.
(c) Sharifa Salah el Dine is a felon.
(d) Sharifa Salah el Dine is a man.

4. Why was El Saadawi fired from her job in the 1970's?
(a) She had an affair.
(b) Her refusual to reveal a source.
(c) She stole money.
(d) Her feminist views.

5. What did Fawzy want with Firdaus?
(a) To paint her.
(b) To kill her.
(c) To steal her money.
(d) To marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came to see Firdaus at the playground the night of her graduation?

2. After she spoke with Di'aa, what did Firdaus realize about herself?

3. How did Firdaus hide her fears?

4. What did Firdaus' uncle give her when she graduated?

5. What did Sheikh Mahmoud do to Firdaus when she threw food away?

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