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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Shirin checks her phone in Chapter 17, how long ago was the first message that Ocean sent her?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 7 hours.

2. In Chapter 18, where does Shirin remember that she saw a camel?
(a) Zoo.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Iran.
(d) Canada.

3. What is the name of the guy in Shirin's group in Global Perspectives?
(a) Yusef.
(b) Ryan.
(c) Will.
(d) Travis.

4. What does Navid miss eating during Ramadan?
(a) Steaks.
(b) Pork chops.
(c) Hamburgers.
(d) Grilled chicken breasts.

5. In Chapter 22, who tells Shirin that she is a bad example?
(a) A Turkish girl.
(b) A Lebanese girl.
(c) An Indian girl.
(d) A Persian girl.

6. How old was Ocean when his mom split up with the boyfriend who got Ocean playing basketball?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 13.
(d) 12.

7. When a girl tells Shirin she is a bad example and will pray for her, when does Shirin tell her she has a test the girl can pray for?
(a) Last period.
(b) The next day.
(c) After lunch.
(d) 6th period.

8. What is the date at the beginning of Chapter 27?
(a) December 3.
(b) December 10.
(c) 2nd week in December.
(d) 1st week in December.

9. In Chapter 24, where does Ocean take Shirin after a breakdancing battle?
(a) His house.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Ice cream place.
(d) Park.

10. In Chapter 20, who confronts Shirin about kissing Ocean?
(a) Bijan.
(b) Jacobi.
(c) Navid.
(d) Carlos.

11. When two guys beat up Shirin right after 9/11, how long afterwards did Shirin's family move?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 4 months.
(c) A month.
(d) 3 months.

12. In Chapter 15, what type of earring studs is Bijan wearing?
(a) Onyx.
(b) Diamond.
(c) Black diamond.
(d) Pearl.

13. In Chapter 26, what does Navid fix for Thanksgiving?
(a) Mashed potatoes.
(b) A sauce.
(c) Pasta.
(d) Mashed sweet potatoes.

14. In Chapter 21, what time does Shirin call Ocean?
(a) 1 a.m.
(b) 2 a.m.
(c) 4 a.m.
(d) 3 a.m.

15. What does Shirin drop on the floor when she gets to breakdancing club in Chapter 20?
(a) Backpack.
(b) Gym bag.
(c) Book.
(d) Hoodie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Ocean known his basketball coach?

2. After Navid takes Shirin home and she takes a nap, how many unread messages does she have on her phone in Chapter 17?

3. What does Shirin's name mean?

4. How long does the breakdancing club have to prepare for a talent show in Chapter 15?

5. What class does Shirin ditch in Chapter 20?

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