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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who would pay for the travel expenses for those who attended the celebration when President Carter hosted the Shah of Iran?
(a) The Shah of Iran.
(b) The U.S. Government.
(c) The Red Cross.
(d) The Salvation Army.

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

5. 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) 72 hours.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 1 week.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the hostage crisis ended, Kazem was hired by an American company at what salary compared to what he was used to?

2. During the Iranian hostage crisis, T-shirts were printed in America that said what?

3. What is the name of the modern calendar in Iran?

4. The reception for Francois and Firoozeh's wedding was held at what kind of restaurant?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Firoozeh feel about the Christmas season growing up?

2. What happened when Iran realized they were being taken by BP Oil?

3. For how long did the Dumas family watch the Iran hostage crisis on television? How did it impact them?

4. What happened with the Nigerian company who hired Kazem?

5. How did Firoozeh's family celebrate Thanksgiving?

6. How is Sedigeh related to Firoozeh?

7. How did Firoozeh feel about school when she moved to America? When was the most difficult time for her?

8. How did Firoozeh feel about her stay in Paris in Chapter 21?

9. Where was the reception for Firoozeh's wedding? Why was her father displeased?

10. What kind of ceremonies did Firoozeh and Francois have at their wedding?

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