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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

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

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

4. What did Francois' mother inquire about when Firoozeh told her of the earthquake in Chapter 23?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Firoozeh consider plastic surgery? Why?

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

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

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

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

6. How did Firoozeh's family celebrate Thanksgiving?

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

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

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

10. Why did Kazem ask for early retirement in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the differences between Iran and America from the perspective of Firoozeh at age seven. What American novelties might you have been amazed by at that age in a new country?

Essay Topic 2

Define and discuss the theme of foreign identity in the narrative. In what ways did Firoozeh feel like an outsider in America?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the history of Iranian Oil and how it has affected international relations for the past seventy years. What is the US's relationship with Iran today?

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