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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lester think Esmail is trying to do when he sees the window is open?
(a) Close the blinds.
(b) Jump on Lester.
(c) Run for the door.
(d) Leave through the window.

2. Why does Nadereh believe the Behranis must help Kathy?
(a) The authorities will deport them.
(b) Kathy will retaliate in unexpected ways.
(c) Lester will come to their house again.
(d) If you don't help those less fortunate, you will be cursed.

3. 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) Behrani.
(d) Esmail.

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

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

6. What does Lester see in Kathy's car that alarms him when he arrives at the house?
(a) There is blood on the seat.
(b) The car is out of gas.
(c) His gun is missing from its holster.
(d) The engine is still running.

7. Why does Lester shake his head at his own increasing lack of judgment after waiting at the fish camp for Kathy for half an hour?
(a) He has been driving recklessly.
(b) He has threatened Behrani.
(c) He realizes that he has left his gun in Kathy's car.
(d) He has failed to keep his appointment with Alvarez.

8. How does Kathy say she feels about herself now that she is safe in bed inside the house?
(a) She is deserving of every bad thing that has ever happened.
(b) She is hopeful about her future with Lester.
(c) She is a good person who doesn't deserve these misfortunes.
(d) She is grateful for Nadereh's help.

9. Why are they moving Kathy to another hospital?
(a) The second hospital has throat specialists.
(b) She has been classified as a flight risk.
(c) She is a resident of a different county.
(d) This hospital is overcrowded.

10. What does Lester feel when his photo is taken in jail?
(a) That he has been incorrectly charged.
(b) That this photo is nothing like him.
(c) That this photo represents his real self.
(d) That he has been misunderstood.

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

12. Why does Kathy start to smile when she sees Connie Walsh in jail?
(a) Because they are good friends.
(b) Because she knows Connie Walsh can get her out of jail.
(c) Because she is anxious for the news Connie Walsh is bringing.
(d) Because Connie Walsh is wearing shoes.

13. What does Nadereh ask Kathy as soon as the men have left them alone?
(a) Will he hurt my son?
(b) Will he hurt my husband?
(c) Will he kill us all?
(d) Will he take my house?

14. How does Lester know that Kathy doesn't need to go to the hospital?
(a) He trusts the Behranis.
(b) He believes the poison control nurse.
(c) She tells him she will be fine.
(d) She could recognize him and speak.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Lester move his head as they drive to the county offices so that Behrani can see to drive?

2. How does Kathy feel while she waits for Lester?

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

4. Why is Nadereh angry with Behrani after he forces Kathy to leave?

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

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