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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Reza?
(a) Early 40s.
(b) Late 30s.
(c) Late 20s.
(d) Early 30s.

2. In what American city does Nasrin's aunt and uncle live?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Providence.
(d) New York.

3. How long ago did Sahar's mother die?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 12 years.

4. Why does Sahar ask for aaa gosht for dinner when Baba offers to cook?
(a) It was her mother's favorite.
(b) She knows how much Baba likes it.
(c) It is her favorite.
(d) It is easy to make.

5. What food always makes Sahar feel American?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) Apple Pie.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Hot dogs.

6. Which character tells Sahar she needs to understand that "this isn't a game...something you just try on" (102)?
(a) Behrooz.
(b) Jamshid.
(c) Goli.
(d) Maryam.

7. Why does Nasrin begin to panic at Restaurant Javan?
(a) She missed her date with Reza.
(b) She does not that the money for their huge bill.
(c) She realizes she is surrounded by gay and transsexual individuals.
(d) Her mother expected her home hours ago.

8. What type of music does Dariush play on his guitar when Sahar visits their home in Chapter 5?
(a) Bob Marley.
(b) The Beatles.
(c) Bob Dylan.
(d) Cat Stevens.

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

10. What does Ali tell Sahar about Parveen at his party in Chapter 4?
(a) She is transsexual.
(b) She is a police officer.
(c) She is gay.
(d) She is his girlfriend.

11. Why does Sahar stand in the back of the bus on the way to Ali's party?
(a) Women have to stand in the back.
(b) She does not want anyone to see her.
(c) She likes to be near the emergency exit.
(d) She dislikes the bus driver.

12. How does Ali get away with having such wild parties?
(a) His parents work for the government.
(b) He rents his apartment under a fake name.
(c) His father is a police officer.
(d) He pays off the guards.

13. What does Sahar feel certain is going to happen when the officer stops in the alley near Tehran University?
(a) He is going to rape them.
(b) He is going to call their parents.
(c) He is going to let them go.
(d) He is going to take them to prison.

14. What type of husband is Sahar sure Nasrin's parents will choose for their daughter?
(a) The wealthiest.
(b) The kindest.
(c) The funniest.
(d) The handsomest.

15. What does Sahar notice about both Parveen and Jamshid?
(a) They are insecure.
(b) They are confident.
(c) They are overly talkative.
(d) They are polite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Parveen tell Sahar she owes her life to in Chapter 6?

2. Which of Parveen body parts looks masculine to Sahar?

3. Who does Mrs. Medhi tells Sahar was a good friend to her on her wedding day many years ago?

4. How long before the narrative began did Sahar and Nasrin first kiss?

5. What does Nasrin tell Sahar her mother had been grooming her all her life to become?

(see the answer keys)

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