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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sahar do when her father begins to speak to her mother's grave as if she were there?

3. What does Sima give Sahar advice about at Nasrin and Reza's party in Chapter 11?

4. How does Sahar react when Baba sees she is depressed and offers to call Nasrin?

5. What do Sahar and Taraneh have in common?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the traditions that are part of Nasrin's wedding?

2. How did Reza and Nasrin come to be engaged according to what Reza tells Ali and Sahar in Chapter 11?

3. Who is Taraneh and what is her relationship with Sahar?

4. How does Sahar end things with Nasrin while on the telecabine in Chapter 17?

5. How does Reza help Sahar after she passes out? What does he ask her?

6. Why does Sahar pass out in the doctor's office?

7. Why is Katayoun offended that Sahar thought they should meet at Restaurant Javan when Katayoun brought her the hormones?

8. How does Reza treat Ali when he comes to the apartment?

9. Where does Nasrin bring Sahar in Chapter 17? Why is this place significant?

10. Describe the conversation between Baba and Sahar about whether or not she will go to Turkey with Ali.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the symbolic significance Sahar's family's economic status has on the story. Why is this important and how does it develop the themes of the story? What would be different if her family were wealthy? Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Farizan's language style and word choice in If You Could Be Mine. What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Examine how Restaurant Javan plays a part in the plot of the novel.

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