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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who owns half of Kathy's house?
(a) The county of San Mateo.
(b) Her brother Frank.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her husband Nick.

3. Why is Kathy being evicted from her house?
(a) Because she failed to pay rent.
(b) Because of a clerical error.
(c) Because she failed to pay taxes.
(d) Because she had a criminal record.

4. What is Kathy beginning to hope when Lester invites her to bring her things to the fish camp?
(a) That they will stay at the cabin forever.
(b) That he will marry her.
(c) That he will want to have children with her.
(d) That they will go away together.

5. How does Kathy rationalize losing her sobriety during her date with Lester?
(a) Alcohol was never her real problem; it was cocaine.
(b) She feels safe because she is with Lester.
(c) Sharing alcohol is more important than her sobriety.
(d) Wine is not really dangerous.

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

7. What bad news does Lester bring Kathy after he visits two more lawyers?
(a) Her only legal recourse is against the county for money damages.
(b) Her only recourse is an injunction against the Behrani family.
(c) Her only legal recourse is to leave town.
(d) Her only legal recourse is to sue the Behranis.

8. When Connie Walsh tells Kathy that Behrani is willing to sell the house, what important factor does she omit?
(a) He will only sell for full market value.
(b) She must agree not to trespass until they move.
(c) He will not sell for at least a year.
(d) She must agree to leave the Behrani family alone.

9. Why does Behrani believe that his daughter Soraya no longer respects him during her homecoming party?
(a) She ignores him altogether.
(b) She speaks rudely to him.
(c) She tries to impress her in-laws with memories of Iran.
(d) She boasts of her father-in-law's fortune.

10. What animal is killed to celebrate the Behranis' marriage in Iran?
(a) A goat.
(b) A pig.
(c) A sheep.
(d) A calf.

11. Why does Nadereh ask Kathy to write the things she has told her during their visit?
(a) She wants to have written proof.
(b) She wants to show her husband.
(c) She wants to show the sheriff.
(d) She understands written English better.

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

13. 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) "I will sell the house and divide the money with you."
(c) "I don't need the house any longer."
(d) "You obviously have plenty of money already."

14. What does the letter from Connie Walsh advise the Behranis to do?
(a) Expect their check to be returned.
(b) Sell the house immediately.
(c) Prepare to vacate the house.
(d) Take the house off the market.

15. Why does Kathy decide to talk to Nadereh alone?
(a) She believes Nadereh is on her side.
(b) She hopes that they can agree as women.
(c) She believes she can frighten the timid woman.
(d) She knows Nadereh doesn't like the little house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Enemy Voice?

3. What lie does Behrani tell Esmail when he explains how Kathy lost the house?

4. Why does Kathy feel better realizing that Lester is married?

5. What does Connie Walsh say is Kathy's only recourse now that they know that Behrani will not give up the house?

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