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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Firdaus feel when she spent the night with the men Sharifa Salah el Dine brought to her?
(a) Giddy.
(b) Pain.
(c) Fear.
(d) Joy.

2. Why does the doctor in Chapter 1 want to change Firdaus' sentence?
(a) She escapes.
(b) She writes a book.
(c) She has gentle eyes.
(d) She tried to stab him.

3. What does Sharifa Salah el Dine open Firdaus' eyes to?
(a) Past experiences.
(b) Art.
(c) Music.
(d) Fine dining.

4. Who rescued Firdaus from Bayoumi?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her husband.

5. Why does Firdaus' uncle return her to Sheikh Mahmoud?
(a) All men beat their wives.
(b) She was pregnant.
(c) Sheikh Mahmoud threatened him.
(d) She wanted to return.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did her uncle tell Firdaus is a sin in Chapter 2?

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

3. Who did El Saadawi know that was in prison?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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