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

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 had not taught Esmail how to shoot.
(d) He told Esmail to shoot Lester.

2. What does Kathy do to make things better at the house while she waits for Lester?
(a) She cleans the house.
(b) She clears the broken glass from the door.
(c) She prepares dinner.
(d) She writes a note of apology.

3. How does Lester decide that the Behranis have not harmed Kathy?
(a) Kathy is ashamed of herself.
(b) Kathy tells him.
(c) Their story convinces him.
(d) Lester sees no effects of violence on Kathy.

4. What effect does the ruby in Behrani's ring have on Lester?
(a) He thinks Behrani is arrogant.
(b) He thinks Behrani will defeat him.
(c) He wants to have the ring.
(d) He thinks Behrani is rich.

5. Why does Behrani demand to be released from the bathroom?
(a) The Behranis need food.
(b) The family is hot.
(c) The family is cold.
(d) Nadereh is claustrophobic.

6. Who explains to Lester what happened to Kathy during her visit to the house?
(a) They all speak at the same time.
(b) Nadereh.
(c) Esmail.
(d) Behrani.

7. Of whom does Kathy remind Behrani?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His daughter Soraya.
(d) His cousin Jasmeen.

8. Why is Kathy unable to speak when she wakes up in the hospital?
(a) She's suffering from traumatic stress.
(b) Her throat was damaged when Behrani choked her.
(c) She damaged her throat from too much smoking.
(d) Her lawyer has advised her not to talk.

9. What does Deputy Gleason come to tell Lester when he sees him on the street with Behrani and Esmail?
(a) That Lester's reputation is being damaged.
(b) That Lester is under arrest.
(c) That he appreciates all that Lester taught him.
(d) That he hopes Lester will solve his marital problems.

10. Why doesn't Kathy burn down the house as she had intended?
(a) She left the gas can at the gas station.
(b) She is too drunk to take action.
(c) She has changed her mind.
(d) She falls asleep.

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

12. What is Nadereh suffering from that causes Kathy to help her?
(a) Kidney stones.
(b) A migraine headache.
(c) Acute fear.
(d) Nausea.

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

14. What does Kathy think her mother will do when she finds out what has happened?
(a) Get her into a rehab clinic.
(b) Rush to California to help her.
(c) Curse her for good.
(d) Demand that she come home.

15. Why hasn't Lester told Esmail the gun was empty?
(a) Anger.
(b) Spite.
(c) Fear.
(d) Revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Behrani say he feels about his menial job on bad days?

2. Why does Lester believe he will have to tell Alvarez the truth?

3. Why is Nadereh angry that her husband was a high officer in the shah's army?

4. Why do the police release Behrani with no charges against him?

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

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