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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Side B: Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what location did Kimiâ hide when she saw "dozens of armed soldiers" (181) flow into the courtyard outside her family's apartment?
(a) A neighbor's apartment.
(b) Up in a tree.
(c) In a shed.
(d) On the roof.

2. Kimiâ calls 1979 "the year of" (193) what?
(a) Implosion.
(b) Explosion.
(c) Tranquility.
(d) Chaos.

3. What emotion had Darius felt about Kimiâ's childhood behavior not aligned with prescribed gender norms in Iran?
(a) Resentment.
(b) Regret.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Denial.

4. What action did Sara take after hugging Kimiâ and telling her about someone's death?
(a) She collapsed on the floor.
(b) She broke a cup.
(c) She sent Kimiâ away.
(d) She burst into tears.

5. What was the first band Kimiâ discovered one day in a record shop?
(a) Fleetwood Mac.
(b) U2.
(c) Green Day.
(d) The Sex Pistols.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character watched as Darius walked toward the mailbox to send his letter in Side A: Chapter 8?

2. Kimiâ compares the process of exile to what biological process?

3. Instead of going home from high school at lunchtime, Kimiâ began to go to what location?

4. What activity had Darius been doing in his office when he got the news that Sara's water had broken?

5. Darius had viewed parenthood in the way most people view what object, according to Kimiâ?

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