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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Klein say that he has to leave in Chapter 29?

2. In Chapter 27, how many Americans does Mohsen say are in Iran working?

3. What test does Zomorod have in Chapter 45?

4. Who is the president of the United States in Chapter 24?

5. What does Carolyn want to be when she grows up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who introduces herself to Zomorod in Chapter 19, and what do they talk about?

2. What does Zomorod say about the place where she is from in Iran?

3. What happens when Zomorod has to do forward rolls in PE?

4. In Chapter 28, what class does Zomorod have twice a week that she enjoys and why?

5. What type of cake does Zomorod have for her birthday, and how is it decorated?

6. What do Mohsen and Dr. Klein discuss about President Ford in Chapter 29?

7. What is the Goodwill factory that Zomorod visits with her Girl Scout troop?

8. What animal does Zomorod compare herself to and why?

9. Why does Zomorod love books?

10. Who was Mohammad Mossadegh and why was he removed from Iranian government?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zomorod remembers in fifth grade comparing herself to an animal. What animal did Zomorod compare herself to? Why did she compare herself to that animal? What did that comparison reveal about Zomorod and the type of person she was at that time?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

An important industry in Iran is oil. Why is oil influential in Iran? How does oil cause conflict? How does the conflict cause shortages and increased prices? Why were the British and the U.S. partially responsible for the conflict in Iran?

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