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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. How many photographs from her childhood does Kimiâ possess?

2. When Kimiâ returned home after a long period of absence, Sara hugged her and told her that which character had died?

3. How old was Kimiâ when she discovered music as a way to bridge "the gap between the past and the present" (267)?

4. What color were Montazemolmolk's eyes, according to Kimiâ?

5. What was the first band Kimiâ discovered one day in a record shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does Kimiâ allude to the Hollywood actresses Ava Gardner and Susan Hayward in Chapter 9?

2. How is the theme of isolation depicted within Side A: Chapter 8?

3. How do the lines of communication between the members of the Sadr family change once the family is exiled and moves to Paris?

4. What do the Sadr family's photograph albums discussed in Chapter 8 symbolize?

5. What clues does Djavadi provide that suggest dangerous conditions for the Sadr family, even after they reach France?

6. What change does Sara undergo during the transition from summer to fall in Side B: Chapter 2?

7. What two traits does Kimiâ lack, both of which are deemed desirable traits within her family?

8. What is Kimiâ's secret reason for taking up the hobby of swimming?

9. What transformation does Mina undergo as a result of the family's relocation to France and why is it ironic?

10. Compare Mina's reaction with Leïli's reaction as they both struggle to adapt to a whole new life in France.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the messages sent about the theme of appearance versus reality within Disoriental.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Disoriental and analyze Djavadi’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 3

Could Disoriental be classified as a coming-of-age story? Why or why not?

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