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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. As Behrani considers his own actions over his lifetime, of what does he accuse himself?
(a) He accuses himself of cowardice.
(b) He accuses himself of cruelty.
(c) He accuses himself of violence.
(d) He accuses himself of pride.

2. What does Connie Walsh say would be the best outcome of the situation with the house?
(a) The county would help Kathy find a comparable house.
(b) Behrani would rescind the sale and the county would return his money.
(c) Behrani would get full market value from the county.
(d) Kathy would be compensated for her inconvenience.

3. Why does the guard advise Lester not to reveal his occupation?
(a) The guards might be harder on him.
(b) The other prisoners might make fun of him.
(c) The other prisoners don't think well of cops.
(d) It could increase his sentence.

4. Why does Kathy think the police will come looking for her now that she has returned to the house?
(a) She was driving drunk.
(b) She pointed a gun at the gas station attendant.
(c) She planned to commit arson.
(d) She purchased illegal drugs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kathy lie to Lester about when he asks her what she learned from Connie Walsh?

2. What does Behrani instruct Esmail to do when they go into the boy's room?

3. What does Kathy want from Lester now that she realizes they can never recover the house?

4. What does Lester pray for while he waits in jail?

5. Why does Behrani regret telling Esmail about their finances?

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