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

2. What question does Lester's friend Doug ask him?
(a) Are you in any trouble?
(b) Are you real clear on what you're doing?
(c) Do you need some help from me?
(d) Are you going home to your wife?

3. What new crimes has Lester now committed as he locks the Behrani family in the bathroom?
(a) Extortion and robbery.
(b) Assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment.
(c) Burglary and blackmail.
(d) Assault and battery.

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

5. Why is Behrani worried that Esmail is alone with a visitor during Soraya's homecoming party?
(a) He is afraid that he will tell about his father's jobs.
(b) He is afraid that he will tell about his mother's illness.
(c) He is afraid he will tell that they are no longer rich.
(d) He is afraid he will tell about Kathy's visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kathy think the police will come looking for her now that she has returned to the house?

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

3. How does Alvarez punish Lester's threatening the Behranis?

4. How long has Kathy been sober?

5. What does Behrani say to Kathy when she tells him that her father left her the house?

(see the answer key)

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