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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Section 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Behrani react to his wife's leaving the burden of action to him while they are held hostage?
(a) He is frightened and resentful.
(b) He is pleased and honored.
(c) He is grateful and resentful.
(d) He is flattered and grateful.

2. Why doesn't Kathy explain the house situation to Frank?
(a) She realizes she can solve things herself.
(b) He makes her feel like a loser.
(c) He's obviously not interested in her problems.
(d) He's too busy to listen to her.

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

4. Why does Behrani burn his own arm with a cigar?
(a) To remind himself of the shah's cruelty.
(b) To remind himself to quit smoking.
(c) To remind himself of Jasmeen's death.
(d) To remind himself never to hurt a woman again.

5. What does Lester discover through a telephone call to the police station?
(a) That the county has the check ready.
(b) That the service station attendant reported Kathy's crime.
(c) That Alvarez wants to see him again.
(d) That his wife has filed for divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Behrani believe that it is immigrants who excel in the United States?

2. What does Kathy think her brother will do when he finds out what has happened?

3. What does Behrani feel for Kathy when he finds her sleeping in the car?

4. Why does Lester shake his head at his own increasing lack of judgment after waiting at the fish camp for Kathy for half an hour?

5. How long does Kathy keep her vow to herself not to drink anymore?

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