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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. In Chapter 11, how many schools does Shirin tell Ocean that she has attended?

2. When does Shirin remember that her brother would go through her diary?

3. At the end of Chapter 10, what do Ocean and Shirin order?

4. How old was Navid when he started working out?

5. What is Ocean's middle name?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, where does Shirin get the jeans she is wearing, and how has she altered them?

2. How important is food in Shirin's house, and what do they have to eat in Chapter 4?

3. What does Shirin think of Global Perspectives and Mr. Jordan at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. What does Shirin remember about living in Iran?

5. Why has Shirin attended a lot of schools?

6. Why does Shirin wear a headscarf?

7. Why does Navid bring some guys home from school in Chapter 2?

8. What is Shirin working on for the breakdancing crew when someone comes and watches?

9. In Chapter 9, why does Shirin walk out of Global Perspectives?

10. What type of computer does Shirin have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shirin’s family celebrates Ramadan in December. What is Ramadan and why is it important to Shirin’s family? Why does Shirin love Ramadan?

Essay Topic 2

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the Mafi use cliffhangers in A Very Large Expanse of Sea? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

People think Shirin is intimidating. Why do people find Shirin to be intimidating? How does Shirin feel about being seen as intimidating?

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