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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sahar do when her father begins to speak to her mother's grave as if she were there?
(a) She tells him to stop.
(b) She laughs hysterically.
(c) She joins in the conversation.
(d) She becomes quiet and listens.

2. Where does Nasrin tell Sahar she and Reza will go for their honeymoon?
(a) Dubai.
(b) Damascus.
(c) Istanbul.
(d) Cairo.

3. Who went dress shopping with Sahar to find something to wear to Nasrin and Reza's party?
(a) Baba.
(b) Mrs. Medhi.
(c) Ali.
(d) Parveen.

4. What is Daugther's real name?
(a) Najma.
(b) Nida.
(c) Nasim.
(d) Nastaran.

5. Who does Parveen have a crush on at the end of the novel?
(a) Jamshid.
(b) Dariush.
(c) Behrooz.
(d) Cyrus.

6. What does Sima give Sahar advice about at Nasrin and Reza's party in Chapter 11?
(a) Dating.
(b) Makeup.
(c) Dealing with Nasrin's marriage.
(d) University exams.

7. Who brings Sahar water in the Dr.'s office at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) Reza.
(b) Parveen.
(c) Dr. Hosseini.
(d) The receptionist.

8. Who tells Sahar she can get her hormones if she really wants them?
(a) Maryam.
(b) Parveen.
(c) Jamshid.
(d) Katayoun.

9. Who was with Sahar and her father when her mother was dying?
(a) Soraya.
(b) Ali.
(c) The Medhis.
(d) Ali's father.

10. What does Sahar begin to think of Reza after he cares for Ali and refuses to take his money?
(a) He is too good for Nasrin.
(b) He is not a very good doctor.
(c) He is dumb not to take money for his work.
(d) He must be hiding something.

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

12. Why did Mrs. Medhi kick Soraya out of her house?
(a) She caught her stealing.
(b) She was becoming lazy.
(c) She and Mr. Medhi were having an affair.
(d) Because her daughter proposed to Dariush.

13. Who does Katayoun tell Sahar helped pay for the hormones she brings her to Restaurant Javan in Chapter 13?
(a) Reza.
(b) Ali.
(c) The whole group.
(d) Nasrin.

14. How does Sahar react when Baba sees she is depressed and offers to call Nasrin?
(a) She sobs uncontrollably.
(b) She tells him she will call Nasrin when she feels like it.
(c) She laughs hysterically.
(d) She eagerly says he should.

15. What does Sahar grind during the wedding ceremony in Chapter 1?
(a) A sugar cube.
(b) A peppermill.
(c) Her teeth.
(d) A rock of salt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Medhi commission Baba to build for Nasrin and Reza?

2. Why did Baba call the school and tell them Sahar was sick at the start of Chapter 18?

3. What do the bride and groom dip their pinky finger in during their wedding ceremony?

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

5. Where does Ali plan to move once he heals?

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