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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Parveen tell Sahar she owes her life to in Chapter 6?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Ali.
(c) A surgeon.
(d) Her father.

2. What does Parveen invite Sahar to do with her in a few days at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Visit her surgeon.
(b) Go to the movies.
(c) Attend a transsexual group meeting.
(d) Go dancing.

3. What lie did Sahar tell her father when she was really meeting Parveen at the meeting?
(a) She was meeting her study group.
(b) She was going to the movies.
(c) She was going to see Nasrin.
(d) She was going out with Ali.

4. How long does Sahar learn she must undergo psych evaluations before being approved for sex reassignment surgery?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 6 months.

5. Why does Nasrin say Sima and Dariush could never be married?
(a) Dariush was too handsome for Sima.
(b) Sima was too ambitious for Dariush.
(c) Sima would quickly become bored with her brother.
(d) They were not of the same class.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character transitioned after their brother learned they were gay and threatened to inform the police unless they transitioned?

2. What does Sahar ask Nasrin at the end of Chapter 14 when they are in her apartment having tea?

3. Why does Sahar ask for aaa gosht for dinner when Baba offers to cook?

4. What issue does Katayoun tell the group she has been having since her transition?

5. What does Ali tell Sahar will happen if she transitions?

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