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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. To what substances is Kathy addicted?
(a) Marijuana and heroin.
(b) Sleeping pills and anti-depressants.
(c) Cocaine, tobacco, and alcohol.
(d) Coffee and chocolate.

2. Why has Behrani been worried that Nadereh would object to the widow's walk?
(a) She didn't want to spend money on the house if they planned to move.
(b) The stair to it blocks the view from the kitchen window.
(c) The idea of a widow's walk seems ominous to her.
(d) It was too expensive.

3. What threat does Lester make to Behrani during his visit to the house?
(a) That he can put him in jail.
(b) That he can arrange to have him deported.
(c) That he can bring a lawsuit against him.
(d) That he can charge him with a misdemeanor.

4. What two things does Esmail like about the new house?
(a) The view of the ocean and the nearby mall.
(b) The yard and the girl next door.
(c) The shady tree and the quiet.
(d) The skateboarding hill and good TV reception.

5. 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 is himself a criminal.
(d) Behrani could be deported.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about the Orion Room that makes Kathy dizzy?

2. Why does Behrani shave and change clothes before going home from work?

3. When Lester arrives at the house, what law does he tell Behrani he has broken?

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

5. Why does Behrani say he never shares his worries with Nadereh?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Kathy feel superior to the everyday people she sees on the street?

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

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

5. Why does Lester believe Behrani deserves to be punished by him?

6. Why is Behrani quitting both his jobs?

7. What happens to Kathy's Enemy Voice the last time she spends time with a married man?

8. Why does Kathy say she feels like a witch waiting for her brew to take effect?

9. Do you think Lester's advice to Kathy when he helps her after the eviction is correct?

10. Why is Kathy surprised when the officers come to evict her from her home?

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