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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Behrani's uncle kill Jasmeen?

2. Why does Kathy call her brother Frank?

3. Why does Nadereh call Behmani a chicken?

4. Who does Nadereh think Kathy is when she first meets her?

5. Why does Nadereh hang the photo of Behrani with the shah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Behrani say that he is not a man of faith?

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

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

4. In the interview with Connie Walsh, what does she indicate that Behrani should do?

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

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

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

8. Why is Behrani quitting both his jobs?

9. How does the letter from Connie Walsh change the way Behrani is feeling?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The gun is an important symbol in this story. Those who are holding it sometimes feel stronger when they have it, sometimes weaker, as if it is a burden. In your essay, track the path of the gun from hand to hand, with the effect that it has on each person who carries it. Start with this thought: Do you think it is unusual that Lester would leave his gun with Kathy? Do policemen do such things under normal circumstances? What do you make of that occurrence?

Essay Topic 2

Behrani's relationship with his fellow soldiers led him to agree with things he didn't really believe in. Lester's relationship with his fellow officers has led him to do things he doesn't really believe in. Kathy says she believes that without the men "throwing their weight around," the women could have quickly solved the problem between them. Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

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Essay Topic 3

We are not told that Kathy is beautiful, but there are several instances of responses to her from men, including bystanders and passing motorists. What do these responses tell you about her? What does Lester's response to her tell you about her? In your opinion, would the story have been different if Kathy's appearance was different? Why or why not?

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