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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 19, where do Ocean and Shirin have their first kiss?

2. What does Navid miss eating during Ramadan?

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

4. When Shirin rides to school with Ocean for a second day in Chapter 27, what do people call her?

5. In Chapter 22, who tells Shirin that she is a bad example?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 18, how long is Shirin sick?

3. How is Shirin able to stay an extra hour with Ocean after the breakdancing battle?

4. What does Shirin love about Ramadan?

5. What news does Navid have in Chapter 15?

6. What happens when Coach Hart corners Shirin?

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

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

9. Why does Ocean feel like he cannot quit basketball?

10. What happens the second morning that Shirin rides to school with Ocean?

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

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

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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