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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Ocean come to Shirin's house in Chapter 26?
(a) Day after Thanksgiving.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) November 30.
(d) December 1.

3. In Chapter 15, when is the talent show the breakdancing club will be performing in?
(a) 20 days after winter break.
(b) A month after winter break.
(c) 10 days after winter break.
(d) A couple weeks after winter break.

4. How much time does Navid buy for Shirin at the beginning of Chapter 24?
(a) An extra 2 hours.
(b) An extra 90 minutes.
(c) An extra 2 1/2 hours.
(d) An extra hour.

5. What team is Ocean on?
(a) Varsity lacrosse.
(b) Varsity soccer.
(c) Varsity basketball.
(d) Varsity football.

6. In Chapter 20, in how many days are students to wear all black for the first basketball game of the season?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

7. How old is Ocean?
(a) 19.
(b) 17.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

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

9. In Chapter 27, how long has it been since Ocean kissed Shirin in his car?
(a) 7 weeks.
(b) 9 weeks.
(c) Almost 10 weeks.
(d) Almost 2 months.

10. In Chapter 15, how long has it been since Shirin has talked to Ocean?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 2 days.

11. In Chapter 19, what does Shirin hear that makes her stop kissing Ocean?
(a) People coming toward them.
(b) People talking in the stacks.
(c) Car backfire.
(d) Bell.

12. What is Ocean carrying when Shirin sees him in Chapter 15?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Backpack.
(c) A bunch of books.
(d) Large gym bag.

13. How did Ocean's maternal grandparents die?
(a) Rock climbing.
(b) Hiking.
(c) Boating accident.
(d) Car accident.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ocean see in Shirin's locker in Chapter 25?

2. In Chapter 17, what time does Shirin wake up and notice the text messages on her phone?

3. What is the name of the cheerleader who talks to Shirin in Chapter 15?

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

5. What does Navid miss eating during Ramadan?

(see the answer keys)

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