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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lester believe Behrani can't report him to the police?
(a) He is a policeman.
(b) He gave him a false name.
(c) Behrani could be deported.
(d) Behrani is himself a criminal.

2. How long has Kathy been sober?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Three years.

3. What vow does Lester break on the day they go to the fish camp?
(a) His oath as a deputy sheriff.
(b) His wedding vow.
(c) His promise to himself to quit drinking.
(d) His promise to never leave his children.

4. Why does Behrani buy a wrecking bar?
(a) To work on the house.
(b) To tear down the widow's walk.
(c) To plant the for sale signs.
(d) To use as a weapon.

5. Why does Nadereh sometimes go to bed for hours or days?
(a) She is pouting.
(b) She suffers from migraines.
(c) She is homesick.
(d) She is depressed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Behrani respond when passersby stare at him?

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

4. How much will Behrani make if he sells the house for its appraised value?

5. What is Kathy beginning to hope when Lester invites her to bring her things to the fish camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Esmail asks his father if they were rich in Iran, Behrani replies, "Yes and no, son." What do you think he meant?

2. In the first meeting between Behrani and Kathy, what does he advise her to do?

3. Why is Nadereh happier in the little house than she had been in the expensive apartment?

4. What is Kathy's intention in calling her brother Frank, and why doesn't she do as she intended?

5. What is the BEAST that Kathy has been taught to avoid?

6. How is Kathy like Behrani in her outlook on life?

7. What do you make of Kathy's stealing the clothing and makeup she wears to visit Nadereh?

8. When Kathy explains her need to keep the house to Nadereh, what is Nadereh's concern?

9. Why does Nadereh accuse Behrani of ruining their country and her life?

10. Why does Behrani feel that Soraya is right to disrespect him when he notices her behavior during her homecoming party?

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