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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Kazem and Nazireh always take advantage of the free birthday dinner?
(a) Sizzler.
(b) Burger King.
(c) Denny's.
(d) Dairy Queen.

2. How did Firoozeh feel about school in America after her family moved from Iran?
(a) She was moved by it.
(b) She hated it.
(c) She dreaded it.
(d) She loved it.

3. Who was the founder of the religion of Islam?
(a) Moses.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Joseph Smith.
(d) Muhammad.

4. What does Shah translate to?
(a) King of holiness.
(b) King of the universe.
(c) King of kings.
(d) King of men.

5. When was Kazem's favorite film, Treasure Island, produced?
(a) 1929.
(b) 1934.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1926.

6. The reception for Francois and Firoozeh's wedding was held at what kind of restaurant?
(a) Italian.
(b) Indian-Chinese.
(c) Seafood.
(d) Japanese.

7. 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 Catholic mass.
(d) A Las Vegas chapel.

8. Just before the final papers were signed for Kazem to take a job with a Saudi company in Chapter 19, Kazem was told the deal was off because company policy disallowed what?
(a) Hiring Iranians.
(b) People without sufficient experience.
(c) Hiring men.
(d) Having a moustache.

9. What did Firoozeh do with the China in Chapter 23?
(a) Gave it to a friend.
(b) Donated it to an auction.
(c) Sold it.
(d) Destroyed it.

10. Where was the Persian ceremony of Francois and Firoozeh's wedding held?
(a) Farshid's house.
(b) Uncle Ali's house.
(c) Farid's house.
(d) Kazem's house.

11. What company made a deal with the Shah that allowed them to drill for oil for a relatively small amount in return?
(a) Haliburton.
(b) Shell Oil.
(c) Exxon.
(d) British Petroleum.

12. Where did Firoozeh take a boring and joyless part-time job to save money for college in Chapter 20?
(a) A shopping mall.
(b) Movie theater concessions booth.
(c) A parking garage.
(d) A gas station.

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

14. The elderly woman whom Firoozeh assisted in the earthquake came every month thereafter with what to thank her for looking after her?
(a) A chocolate bundt cake.
(b) White chocolate and macadamia nut cookies.
(c) Fudge brownies.
(d) Chocolate chip cookies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a religious teaching, originating from India, which declares that by destroying greed, hatred, and delusion, which are the causes of all suffering, man can attain perfect enlightenment?

2. According to the narrator, in Iran, what on a girl cannot be overcome even by intelligence, wit, or charm?

3. Although the restaurant for Francois and Firoozeh's reception was paid for in advance, a large Indian man stood in front of the door and would not let anyone in unless Kazem paid how much?

4. Who wrote the book Treasure Island?

5. Who warned Kazem not to go to the celebration when President Carter hosted the Shah of Iran because of the planned protests?

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