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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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?
(a) Taoism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Confucianism.
(d) Buddhism.

4. What Christmas special did Firoozeh's family enjoy watching on television?
(a) A Charlie Brown Christmas.
(b) The Bob Hope Christmas Special.
(c) It's A Wonderful Life.
(d) National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.

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

6. Kazem had worked himself up from intern to what at the National Iranian Oil Company?
(a) CEO.
(b) President.
(c) Night manager.
(d) Project Manager.

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

8. 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?
(a) $100.
(b) $250.
(c) $150.
(d) $400.

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

10. Who did Firoozeh first call after the earthquake in Chapter 23?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her mother.

11. What is the name of the New Year in Iranian calendars and the corresponding traditional celebrations?
(a) Nowruz.
(b) Wruzon.
(c) Nuzrow.
(d) Wrozun.

12. How late was Kazem's letter of scholarship in the mail in Chapter 15?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 27 days.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 1 month.

13. Firoozeh's parents liked Francois right away even though they had always hoped she would marry what?
(a) An Iranian Shah.
(b) An Iranian doctor.
(c) An Iranian lawyer.
(d) An Iranian poet.

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

15. What refers to both the head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women and modest Muslim styles of dress in general?
(a) Hijab.
(b) Tunic.
(c) Barakah.
(d) Burka.

Short Answer Questions

1. Francois and Firoozeh agreed to be married in both a traditional Persian ceremony and what?

2. How many daughters did Sedigeh have?

3. At what age did Firoozeh contact a plastic surgeon about her nose?

4. In Chapter 19, Kazem was hired by an oil company from where, earning a generous salary for overseeing refinery start-ups?

5. Who starred in the film Treasure Island as Jim Hawkins?

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