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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. At whom is a soldier pointing a pistol when Mina vomits on the soldier's pant leg?
2. Which character transformed from an extrovert to a "withdrawn, silent girl" (261) after her family's move to Paris?
3. Instead of going home from high school at lunchtime, Kimiâ began to go to what location?
4. In what band did Kimiâ's physical role model play?
5. Which character had been the most eager to leave Iran, according to Kimiâ?
Short Essay Questions
1. What change does Sara undergo during the transition from summer to fall in Side B: Chapter 2?
2. Provide an example from the novel when Djavadi uses a literary device to provide insight into Kimiâ's psyche.
3. 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?
4. What do the Sadr family's photograph albums discussed in Chapter 8 symbolize?
5. How is the theme of isolation depicted within Side A: Chapter 8?
6. Characterize the relationship between Kimiâ and her father Darius during Kimiâ's childhood.
7. How do the lines of communication between the members of the Sadr family change once the family is exiled and moves to Paris?
8. What is unusual about the footnote on page 263 within Side B: Chapter 2 and with what theme does it dovetail?
9. What transformation does Mina undergo as a result of the family's relocation to France and why is it ironic?
10. What clues does Djavadi provide that suggest dangerous conditions for the Sadr family, even after they reach France?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a critical essay about Disoriental while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Read a lengthy interview with Djavadi. Write an essay explaining the connection between several of Djavadi’s answers and a major theme presented within the text of Disoriental.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze Djavadi from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?
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