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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) Art teacher.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Principal.

2. In Chapter 19, Kazem agreed to take an executive position with a Saudi company that operated where?
(a) Iran.
(b) Somalia.
(c) Iraq.
(d) The U.S.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the religious text of Islam?

2. What is the title of Chapter 21?

3. What company made a deal with the Shah that allowed them to drill for oil for a relatively small amount in return?

4. The elderly woman whom Firoozeh assisted in the earthquake came every month thereafter with what to thank her for looking after her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How had Iran been taken advantage of by BP Oil?

2. When did Firoozeh consider plastic surgery? Why?

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

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

5. What did Firoozeh think was bad karma in San Francisco? What did she do with it?

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

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

8. Where did Kazem and Nazireh celebrate their birthdays each year?

9. What forbidden food according to the Qu'ran did Kazem enjoy eating?

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

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