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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 5, who is working with Shirin to help her improve her footwork during the breakdancing session?

2. In Chapter 9, what is the kid wearing that Shirin is paired with in Global Perspectives?

3. What is Ocean's middle name?

4. What was Shirin's grandfather's occupation in Iran?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Shirin meet another middle-eastern student at school, and what is he like?

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

3. How do Shirin and Mr. Jordan come to an argreement about her returning to class?

4. How does Shirin feel when she is with Ocean in Chapter 9?

5. How does Shirin decorate her shoes and her backpack?

6. How do Shirin's parents have double standards when it comes to Shirin and Navid?

7. What are some things that Shirin's father has taught her?

8. Why has Shirin attended a lot of schools?

9. When does Shirin remember someone calling her beautiful in an off-hand way?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shirin is Persian and Muslim. How do Shirin’s religion and ethnicity cause struggles for her at school and in life? Why do her parents have no sympathy for the struggles she faces?

Essay Topic 2

Shirin does not want to see Ocean at first. At first, why does Shirin not want to see Ocean? Why does she give in and agree to see him?

Essay Topic 3

Navid is Shirin’s older brother. How would you describe their relationship and the depth of their relationship?

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