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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. How does Behrani learn that Kathy came to the house?
(a) He finds the blood on the board with the nails.
(b) His wife tells him
(c) The carpenters tell him.
(d) Esmail tells him.

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

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

4. What does Kathy say to Behrani when they meet for the first time?
(a) "You obviously have plenty of money already."
(b) "You can't make money on this. It's not right."
(c) "I will sell the house and divide the money with you."
(d) "I don't need the house any longer."

5. Why does Behrani believe that it is immigrants who excel in the United States?
(a) They have support from affirmative action.
(b) They know opportunity when they see it.
(c) They are more intelligent.
(d) They have more help from the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Behrani respond when passersby stare at him?

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

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

4. What two jobs is Behrani quitting?

5. What are the Behranis preparing to celebrate when Behrani learns that Kathy has come to the house?

(see the answer key)

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