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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the Iranian New Year celebrated?
(a) January 2, 3, or 4.
(b) October 29, 30, or 31.
(c) March 20, 21 or 22.
(d) June 10, 11, or 12.

2. What refers to an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions to cover their bodies in public places?
(a) Burka.
(b) Tunic.
(c) Barakah.
(d) Hijab.

3. When Firoozeh began studying Islam, she learned that what was a forbidden food?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Ham.
(c) Fish.
(d) Beef.

4. The first prize in the competition Firoozeh entered in which the participants had to prepare a speech in French was spending 2 months at what school in France?
(a) Université Strasbourg.
(b) Baruch College.
(c) Alliance Francaise.
(d) Université Louis Pasteur.

5. Who had said that Firoozeh could never set foot in her house in Chapter 22?
(a) Francois' mother.
(b) Francois' brother.
(c) Francois' father.
(d) Francois' sister.

6. What did Firoozeh come to believe the China was in Chapter 23?
(a) Authentic.
(b) Counterfeit.
(c) Good fortune.
(d) Bad karma.

7. What is the name of the modern calendar in Iran?
(a) Solar Hejri.
(b) Sore Haika.
(c) Sinks Hamir.
(d) Spore Halik.

8. In addition to turkey and dressing, what did Firoozeh's family eat at Thanksgiving?
(a) Salmon.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Cheeseburgers.
(d) Traditional Persian dishes.

9. Firoozeh had always remembered the _____ at school who had the biggest nose she had ever seen.
(a) Art teacher.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Principal.
(d) Nurse.

10. Firoozeh entered a competition at school in which the participants had to prepare a speech in French in how much time?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 72 hours.
(d) 1 week.

11. Who was invited to attend the celebration when President Carter hosted the Shah of Iran?
(a) The 100 wealthiest Iranian Americans.
(b) The general public.
(c) All 50 Governors.
(d) All Iranian Americans.

12. Francois and Firoozeh agreed to be married in both a traditional Persian ceremony and what?
(a) A county courthouse.
(b) A Jewish wedding.
(c) A Las Vegas chapel.
(d) A Catholic mass.

13. After getting married, Firoozeh and Francois moved where?
(a) Santa Barbara.
(b) Sacramento.
(c) San Diego.
(d) San Francisco.

14. Kazem's favorite movies as a child were tearjerkers and what?
(a) Documentaries.
(b) American westerns.
(c) Action.
(d) Cartoon.

15. At what age did Firoozeh contact a plastic surgeon about her nose?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 22.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Kazem when he was unemployed during the Iranian hostage crisis?

2. Who was the founder of the religion of Islam?

3. Who did Kazem list his birthday as the same as, since he didn't know his?

4. What kind of parties was Firoozeh not invited to as a child?

5. What company made a deal with the Shah that allowed them to drill for oil for a relatively small amount in return?

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