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

2. 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) People without sufficient experience.
(b) Hiring men.
(c) Hiring Iranians.
(d) Having a moustache.

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

4. 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) Buddhism.
(d) Confucianism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to turkey and dressing, what did Firoozeh's family eat at Thanksgiving?

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

3. Firoozeh had always remembered the _____ at school who had the biggest nose she had ever seen.

4. When Kazem was in graduate school in America, he grew to love ham and what food?

5. What refers to both the head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women and modest Muslim styles of dress in general?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was education of paramount importance to Kazem?

2. When did Firoozeh consider plastic surgery? Why?

3. How did Firoozeh's parents feel about her fiance? How did his?

4. How did Kazem feel going to sell the family's house in Iran in Chapter 19?

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

6. How did Firoozeh's family celebrate Thanksgiving?

7. What competition did Firoozeh enter in school in Chapter 21? What was the prize?

8. What did Kazem tell his daughter when she asked him to stop eating forbidden foods in Chapter 15?

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

10. How was Iran described before the revolution in terms of religion?

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