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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. When Shirin checks her phone in Chapter 17, how long ago was the first message that Ocean sent her?

2. In Chapter 16, when Mr. Jordan creates new groups, what is the makeup of the kids in Shirin's pod?

3. After Navid takes Shirin home and she takes a nap, how many unread messages does she have on her phone in Chapter 17?

4. In Chapter 18, where does Shirin remember that she saw a camel?

5. What is nearby the place where Ocean takes Shirin in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What news does Navid have in Chapter 15?

3. What happens when Coach Hart corners Shirin?

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

5. In Chapter 17, why does Navid take Shirin home?

6. How does Shirin get permission to bring Ocean for Thanksgiving dinner?

7. In Chapter 16, what reception does Shirin get when she returns to Global Perspectives?

8. How do things at school change for Shirin?

9. Why does Shirin not call Ocean in Chapter 18?

10. How does Shirin try to ignore Ocean in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

People are interested in being with Shirin after the talent show. How do people treat Shirin differently after the talent show? Why does she think the students and teachers are hypocritical?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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