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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Section 53.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 don't need the house any longer."
(d) "I will sell the house and divide the money with you."

3. Why does Behrani think the disaster is his fault?
(a) He did not give Esmail instructions in the crisis.
(b) He told Esmail to keep the gun on Lester until the police came.
(c) He told Esmail to shoot Lester.
(d) He had not taught Esmail how to shoot.

4. Why is Nadereh angry that her husband was a high officer in the shah's army?
(a) Because now their lives feel impoverished.
(b) Because it has made him proud.
(c) Because their names are on an Iranian death list.
(d) Because it has made him cruel to his family.

5. What order of Lester's does Behrani refuse to obey when they park in the county parking garage?
(a) To get paperwork from the county.
(b) To leave Esmail with Lester and go to the county office.
(c) To drive to the county office.
(d) To drive to the police station.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kathy first try to kill herself?

2. What is a widow's walk?

3. What does Deputy Gleason come to tell Lester when he sees him on the street with Behrani and Esmail?

4. Why does Behrani believe that his daughter Soraya no longer respects him during her homecoming party?

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

(see the answer key)

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