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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The restaurant where Francois and Firoozeh's reception was held was near what?
(a) The convention center.
(b) The marina.
(c) The airport.
(d) The train station.

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

4. Who starred in the film Treasure Island as Jim Hawkins?
(a) Lionel Barrymore.
(b) Jackie Cooper.
(c) Wallace Beery.
(d) Otto Kruger.

5. Kazem had worked for the National Iranian Oil Company from the time he was how old?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 14.
(d) 17.

6. When Kazem was in graduate school in America, he grew to love ham and what food?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Bratwurst.
(d) Jello.

7. Who warned Kazem not to go to the celebration when President Carter hosted the Shah of Iran because of the planned protests?
(a) his father.
(b) His sons.
(c) His wife.
(d) His mother.

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

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

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

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

12. According to the narrator, in Iran, what on a girl cannot be overcome even by intelligence, wit, or charm?
(a) An ugly chin.
(b) An ugly nose.
(c) Ugly ears.
(d) Ugly lips.

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

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

15. 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) $400.
(b) $100.
(c) $250.
(d) $150.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author write is an Iranian tradition at weddings?

2. Where was the Persian ceremony of Francois and Firoozeh's wedding held?

3. Who wrote the book Treasure Island?

4. What elderly woman did Firoozeh help during the earthquake in Chapter 23?

5. What Christmas special did Firoozeh's family enjoy watching on television?

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