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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mr. Jordan find Shirin in Chapter 14?
(a) Library.
(b) Breakdancing practice.
(c) Her locker.
(d) In the courtyard.

2. What was Shirin's grandfather's occupation in Iran?
(a) Engineer.
(b) Politician.
(c) Architect.
(d) Professor.

3. What type sneakers has Shirin decorated with random doodles and graffiti in Chapter 6?
(a) White Adidas.
(b) White Saucony.
(c) White Nikes.
(d) White Skechers.

4. Who is the sponsor for the breakdancing club?
(a) Mr. Jordan.
(b) Mrs. Cho.
(c) Mrs. Miller.
(d) Mr. Webber.

5. How old is Navid in Chapter 8?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 19.
(d) 17.

6. Who taught Shirin how to sew?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

7. How old was Navid when he started working out?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

8. What time is Shirin finally able to work with Ocean on their science homework?
(a) 7:30 p.m.
(b) 7:45 p.m.
(c) Aroun 7 p.m.
(d) Past 8 p.m.

9. In Chapter 6, in what garment was Shirin attempting to tear open a seam when she sliced open the back of her left hand?
(a) Leather jacket.
(b) Wool coat.
(c) Jean jacket.
(d) Suede jacket.

10. In Chapter 10, where do Shirin and Ocean go?
(a) McDonald's.
(b) Burger King.
(c) IHOP.
(d) Pizza Hut.

11. Who finds Shirin's phone when she drops it in Chapter 7?
(a) A cheerleader.
(b) A teacher.
(c) Navid.
(d) Ocean.

12. What do Shirin and her family have for dinner in Chapter 4?
(a) Fesenjoon.
(b) TahDig.
(c) Chelo Kabab Koobideh.
(d) Khoresht-e Ghormeh Sabzi.

13. What color does Shirin decide that Ocean's eyes are?
(a) Blue.
(b) Almost black.
(c) Kind of gray.
(d) Green.

14. When did breakdancing start?
(a) 1975.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1981.
(d) 1980s.

15. What do Ocean and Shirin talk about in Chapter 11?
(a) Favorite things to do.
(b) Favorite books.
(c) Classes.
(d) Movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Navid sign up the breakdancing club to perform in Chapter 14?

2. On the weekends, how far does Navid make Shirin run with him in Chapter 6?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Ocean ask if he can do with Shirin?

4. In Chapter 11, how long does Ocean tell Shirin he has lived in the area?

5. How long does Shirin remember living in Iran?

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