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

2. Why has Behrani been worried that Nadereh would object to the widow's walk?
(a) It was too expensive.
(b) She didn't want to spend money on the house if they planned to move.
(c) The idea of a widow's walk seems ominous to her.
(d) The stair to it blocks the view from the kitchen window.

3. Why does Behrani buy a wrecking bar?
(a) To use as a weapon.
(b) To tear down the widow's walk.
(c) To work on the house.
(d) To plant the for sale signs.

4. What does Lester's daughter think happens to the sun each evening?
(a) It exploded.
(b) It hid behind the mountains.
(c) It fell from the sky.
(d) The ocean put it out.

5. What impresses Kathy about Behrani's behavior as they emerge from the bathroom?
(a) He has remained calm.
(b) He has shaved while held captive.
(c) He has excellent posture.
(d) He has not complained about their treatment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kathy buy a can of gasoline?

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

3. Why doesn't Kathy explain the house situation to Frank?

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

5. How does Nadereh react when her husband assaults Kathy?

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