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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nasrin tell Sahar she cannot live with her when Sahar goes to university?
(a) She cannot afford an apartment.
(b) She does not think Sahar would make a good roommate.
(c) Her parents would not let her move out until she is married.
(d) Nasrin plans to move to India.

2. Why are Sahar and Nasrin not afraid to hold hands when Sahar meets Nasrin at her school in Chapter 7?
(a) They have decided to be open about their relationship.
(b) Nobody else is around.
(c) Nasrin's friends all know about she and Sahar.
(d) It is customary for people of the same gender to hold hands.

3. What does Baba catch Sahar doing in his room in Chapter 10?
(a) Taking a nap.
(b) Watching a bootlegged DVD.
(c) Stealing his money.
(d) Trying on his clothes.

4. In Chapter 3, under what condition will Baba let Sahar go out on Friday?
(a) She is only with girls.
(b) It is just Sahar and Nasrin.
(c) Ali chaperones.
(d) Nasrin's brothers escort them.

5. Why has Sahar been carrying around a book of Persian poetry since Ali's party?
(a) To give to Farshad.
(b) To give to Parveen.
(c) To give to Daughter if she sees her again.
(d) To read to Nasrin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character tells Sahar she needs to understand that "this isn't a game...something you just try on" (102)?

2. Where does Sahar ask Parveen to meet her at the start of Chapter 6?

3. What does Nasrin ask Sahar just before leaving her room at the end of Chapter 1?

4. What does Sima do?

5. How did Sahar's mother respond when she was 6 and told her she wanted to marry Nasrin?

(see the answer key)

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