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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Section 17 | Part I: Section 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Lester and Kathy both homeless?
(a) Lester's wife forced him to leave.
(b) Lester's house was also auctioned by the county.
(c) Lester hasn't been making his house payments.
(d) Lester left his wife and family.

2. What does Kathy lie to Lester about when he asks her what she learned from Connie Walsh?
(a) That the lawyer has promised to have her home by next month.
(b) That Connie Walsh has promised to have her home by the weekend.
(c) That the Behranis have agreed to move out.
(d) That the county has agreed to pay her full market price for her house.

3. Who owns half of Kathy's house?
(a) Her brother Frank.
(b) The county of San Mateo.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her husband Nick.

4. What animal is killed to celebrate the Behranis' marriage in Iran?
(a) A pig.
(b) A calf.
(c) A goat.
(d) A sheep.

5. What does Connie Walsh say is Kathy's only recourse now that they know that Behrani will not give up the house?
(a) Call the sheriff to evict the Behranis.
(b) Hire someone to intimidate Behrani.
(c) Sue the county for the value of the house.
(d) Talk directly to Behrani and try to convince him to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nadereh sometimes go to bed for hours or days?

2. What does Behrani's wife do now for only the third time since they arrived in America?

3. What does Kathy say about the Behranis in her house?

4. What does Connie Walsh say would be the best outcome of the situation with the house?

5. Who does Nadereh think Kathy is when she first meets her?

(see the answer key)

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