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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Side B: Chapters 3-5 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what band does Kimiâ allude within her discussion of integration in Chapter 6?
(a) The Smiths.
(b) The Clash.
(c) The Mars Volta.
(d) The Cure.

2. What kind of engagement keeps Pierre from being able to accompany Kimiâ to a particular wing of the hospital?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Educational.
(c) Business-related.
(d) Political.

3. Which character's "two sentences" are seen by Kimiâ to perfectly encapsulate "the Iranian woman's lot" (69)?
(a) Mirza-Ali.
(b) Emma.
(c) Sara.
(d) Mina.

4. At whom is a soldier pointing a pistol when Mina vomits on the soldier's pant leg?
(a) Ramin.
(b) Darius.
(c) Sara.
(d) Kimiâ

5. How old was Kimiâ when she pretended to be interested in economics to gain the attention of her father Darius?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in the novel is HIV-positive?

2. In the final words of the novel's prologue, Kimiâ states that she is taking what action?

3. Darius returned to his family how many days after Khomeini's arrival in Iran?

4. Which character had been the most eager to leave Iran, according to Kimiâ?

5. Kimiâ says of her teenage years, "I think of my body as my only" (270) what?

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