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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ali say about Sahar when he introduces her to his friends?
(a) She is the guest of honor.
(b) She is his favorite cousin.
(c) She is his boring cousin.
(d) She is gay like the rest of them.

2. Why does Nasrin bring Sahar to Mount Tochal in Chapter 17?
(a) It is the place they shared their first kiss.
(b) That is where they first met.
(c) They had gone their with their mothers when they were 5.
(d) Nasrin and Reza are getting married there.

3. Who answers the door to Ali's apartment when Sahar goes to his party?
(a) Nasrin.
(b) Parveen.
(c) Farshad.
(d) Ali.

4. Why do women take off their head scarfs in the store in Chapter 9?
(a) It is very hot.
(b) They are rebelling against Iranian law.
(c) The store has no windows so they cannot be seen.
(d) They are getting their hair done.

5. Why does Nasrin tell Sahar she cannot live with her when Sahar goes to university?
(a) Nasrin plans to move to India.
(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) She cannot afford an apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nasrin begin to panic at Restaurant Javan?

2. Which character speaks of how being checked out by a man makes her feel good because she is now seen as a woman at the meeting in Goli's in Chapter 12?

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

4. What type of husband is Sahar sure Nasrin's parents will choose for their daughter?

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

(see the answer key)

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