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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Shirin rides to school with Ocean for a second day in Chapter 27, what do people call her?
(a) Jafar.
(b) Aladdin.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Terrorist.

2. In Chapter 19, what does Yusef invite Shirin and her family to?
(a) Suhur.
(b) Thawab.
(c) Iftar.
(d) Fard.

3. What does Navid do to get Shrin's attention when he visits her after school in Chapter 18?
(a) Flicks her forehead.
(b) Whistles.
(c) Pulls off her covers.
(d) Turns on the iPod.

4. In Chapter 26, how many containers of Tupperware does Shirin's mother fill with leftovers for Ocean to take home?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. How long does Shirin fast during Ramadan?
(a) 15 days.
(b) 30 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 20 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many weeks have Shirin and Ocean been able to remain relatively dram-free in Chapter 25?

2. What does Shirin drop on the floor when she gets to breakdancing club in Chapter 20?

3. How does Shirin describe school at the beginning of Chapter 22?

4. What is the latest that Navid says they can be home in Chapter 24?

5. How many minutes does Navid help Shirin and Ocean get together after Thanksgiving dinner in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what is Shirin thinking when she ignores Ocean?

2. In Chapter 25, how do Ocean and Shirin manage to remain relatively drama-free for just over three weeks?

3. What does Shirin love about Ramadan?

4. What does an Indian girl say to Shirin when she corners her around lunch time?

5. What does Navid do for Shirin when he takes her home in Chapter 17?

6. How did Ocean start playing basketball, and how does he feel about playing?

7. How does Shirin get 15 minutes to spend with Ocean after Thanksgiving dinner?

8. Why does a cheerleader wave Shirin over in Chapter 15?

9. When Ocean and Shirin talk in his car in Chapter 19, what conversation do they have?

10. How do things at school change for Shirin?

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