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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 first greets Sahar and Parveen when they arrive at the meeting in Chapter 8?
(a) Goli.
(b) Behrooz.
(c) Jamshid.
(d) Maryam.

2. What does the reader learn about Ali in Chapter 1?
(a) He quit school and is a drug addict.
(b) He is very religious and he disapproves of Sahar.
(c) He attends university and he is gay.
(d) He is poor and he wants to marry Nasrin.

3. What does Sahar ask Nasrin at the end of Chapter 14 when they are in her apartment having tea?
(a) If Nasrin would run away to Switzerland with her.
(b) If Nasrin would marry her if she were a man.
(c) If Nasrin could stop coming over since she is now engaged.
(d) If Nasrin really thinks Reza loves her.

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

5. What does Ali give to Sahar, which makes her realize he knows she is gay?
(a) A CD by a gay pop-star.
(b) An invitation to a gay nightclub.
(c) A movie about gay relationships.
(d) A book about lesbian teenagers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food always makes Sahar feel American?

2. What does Nasrin hope to become when she is older?

3. Why does Sahar choose a hot pink dress to wear to the dinner at the Medhi's in Chapter 2?

4. How long ago did Sahar's mother die?

5. What does Maryam say when Katayoun says she wonders if it would be better if she were dead?

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