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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. People in Newport mistook Firoozeh and her family for what?
(a) Canadians.
(b) Italians.
(c) Mexicans.
(d) Columbians.

2. Where did Francois' grandfather die?
(a) Kirkuk.
(b) Karbala.
(c) Baghdad.
(d) Arbil.

3. What did schoolchildren call Firoozeh when she was young?
(a) "Tenacious."
(b) "Voracious."
(c) "Ferocious."
(d) "Ravenous."

4. According to Muslim laws, Francois' grandfather was buried how?
(a) Immediately.
(b) 10 feet below ground.
(c) Near a mosque.
(d) After 3 days.

5. Who hosted "The Price Is Right" when Firoozeh's family watched it?
(a) Pat Sajak.
(b) Rod Roddy.
(c) Drew Carey.
(d) Bob Barker.

6. Firoozeh's brothers who ridiculed her for renaming herself an American name later became known as Fred and what?
(a) Sean.
(b) Mike.
(c) John.
(d) Mark.

7. When did Iran approve a theocratic constitution?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1980.

8. What is the name of Firoozeh's husband?
(a) Francois.
(b) Albert.
(c) Farshid.
(d) Kazem.

9. How many Iranian colleagues and their families did Kazem invite to meet his family at Disneyland in Chapter 4?
(a) 6.
(b) 18.
(c) 11.
(d) 8.

10. It was the consensus of Firoozeh's family that Kentucky Fried Chicken and what were tops in the fast-food department?
(a) McDonald's.
(b) Arby's.
(c) In-N-Out Burger.
(d) Baskin-Robbins.

11. For what company did Kazem work in Iran?
(a) British Petroleum.
(b) Shell Oil.
(c) Exxon.
(d) The National Iranian Oil Company.

12. For how long was Kazem's consulting job in America when he relocated his family from Iran in Chapter 1?
(a) 11 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 years.

13. Kazem considered himself the ________ of Iran since he was the first in the family to settle permanently in America.
(a) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(b) Sir Francis Drake.
(c) Leif Ericson.
(d) Christopher Columbus.

14. How old was Farshid in Chapter 8?
(a) 24.
(b) 23.
(c) 18.
(d) 20.

15. Where did Francois want to honeymoon?
(a) Mocolia.
(b) Tibet.
(c) India.
(d) Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the summer camp located which Firoozeh attended in Chapter 8?

2. Nematollah tried using a diet shake to lose weight, which was somewhat successful until he decided it tasted better with what?

3. During the Iranian Hostage Crisis, Firoozeh's mother claimed to be from Russia or where?

4. What was Firoozeh opposed to doing while at camp in Chapter 8?

5. What food had Firoozeh taken to a class to speak about her homeland in Chapter 7?

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