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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 22, who tells Shirin that she is a bad example?
2. How old is Shirin in Chapter 19?
3. In Chapter 19, what does Yusef invite Shirin and her family to?
4. In Chapter 20, who confronts Shirin about kissing Ocean?
5. How long does the breakdancing club have to prepare for a talent show in Chapter 15?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Coach Hart corners Shirin?
2. Why does Shirin not call Ocean in Chapter 18?
3. What happens the second morning that Shirin rides to school with Ocean?
4. What conversation do Navid and Shirin have in Chapter 20 after she kisses Ocean?
5. How does Navid feel about Ramadan?
6. What does Shirin love about Ramadan?
7. What encounter do Shirin and Ocean have with Coach Hart at her locker in Chapter 25?
8. In Chapter 17, why does Navid take Shirin home?
9. How do things at school change for Shirin?
10. In Chapter 25, how do Ocean and Shirin manage to remain relatively drama-free for just over three weeks?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In A Very Large Expanse of Sea, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
Essay Topic 2
Shirin wears a headscarf or hajib. Why does Shirin wear a headscarf? How does the headscarf symbolize her feelings about the way that women should be able to dress?
Essay Topic 3
Shirin is not at all interested in sports or basketball. Why is it ironic that Ocean is a basketball player, and Shirin is interested in a relationship with him?
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