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

2. How many pages in length did the letter described in Side A: Chapter 8 turn out to be?

3. Kimiâ tells the reader of her story, "I have no proof to show you. None. Not even a" (160) what?

4. Dr. Gautier's specialty within the infertility field is helping patients in what circumstance?

5. What group is said to have viewed Darius as "a piece of intellectual scum" (237)?

Short Essay Questions

1. Characterize the relationship between Kimiâ and her father Darius during Kimiâ's childhood.

2. In what ways do the themes of danger and courage come together within Darius's decision to write a particular letter?

3. What does Khomeini mean when he says publicly that "The pens must be broken" (210)?

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

5. What four-year endeavor does Sara undertake once the Sadr family is forced to flee to Paris and why does Kimia feel guilty in relation to Sara's endeavor?

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

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

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

9. What is unusual about the footnote on page 263 within Side B: Chapter 2 and with what theme does it dovetail?

10. In Chapter 8, Kimiâ admits the lack of evidence she has to back up her story, saying, "I have no proof to show you. None. Not even a birth certificate. You'll just have to take my word for it" (160). What does she mean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Djavadi's decision to include humor within the novel Disoriental. What purpose did Djavadi have in mind when including these instances of humor and how does the inclusion of these instances support the overarching themes and messages of the text?

Essay Topic 3

Trace the characterization arc of Kimiâ’s character throughout the novel Disoriental. Discuss whether Kimiâ is a round or flat character and whether Kimiâ is a static or dynamic character.

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