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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Section 45 | Part II: Section 46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nadereh react when her husband assaults Kathy?
(a) She calls the police.
(b) She begs him to stop.
(c) She gets in the car with Kathy.
(d) She helps him.

2. How does Behrani break the law when he sees Kathy at his house talking to Nadereh?
(a) He threatens her and hits her.
(b) He hits her.
(c) He threatens her.
(d) He shakes her and shoves her into her car.

3. Why does Lester believe he will have to tell Alvarez the truth?
(a) So Alvarez won't visit the Behranis.
(b) Because Alvarez already knows what's happened.
(c) Because Alvarez can tell when he's lying.
(d) Because the truth won't cause anyone harm.

4. Why does Kathy buy a can of gasoline?
(a) They need gas for the barbecue at the fish camp.
(b) She's helping a stranded motorist.
(c) She wants to burn down the house.
(d) Her car is out of gas.

5. Why does Kathy call her brother Frank?
(a) She hopes he will explain the situation to their mother.
(b) She hopes he will send her money.
(c) She hopes he will invite her to move back to Boston.
(d) She hopes he will help her get the house back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Behrani buy a wrecking bar?

2. When Behrani consults his own lawyer, what does he learn?

3. How does Kathy rationalize losing her sobriety during her date with Lester?

4. What impresses Kathy about Behrani's behavior as they emerge from the bathroom?

5. Why does Nadereh hang the photo of Behrani with the shah?

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