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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the British find oil in southwest Iran?
(a) 1911.
(b) 1910.
(c) 1909.
(d) 1908.

2. When is Reagan sworn in as the 40th president of the United States?
(a) January 11, 1981.
(b) January 20, 1981.
(c) January 24, 1981.
(d) January 13, 1981.

3. How long have the Iranians been holding the American hostages in Chapter 71?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 14 days.
(d) 10 days.

4. What do rumors say about jobs that former generals in the shah's army are doing in Chapter 70?
(a) Scrubbing toilets.
(b) Cleaning carpets.
(c) Busing tables.
(d) Washing dishes.

5. When do Iranian students storm the U.S. embassy in Iran and take American hostages?
(a) November 12, 1979.
(b) November 1, 1979.
(c) November 21, 1979.
(d) November 4, 1979.

6. What type of music is playing at the party organized to celebrate Mohsen's new job?
(a) Beach Boys.
(b) Heart.
(c) Rush.
(d) The Rolling Stones.

7. What does Nastaran decide to make for Skip at the end of Chapter 124?
(a) Kateh.
(b) Kababs.
(c) Stuffed grape leaves.
(d) Halva.

8. In Chapter 70, what type of businesses are some Iranians who come to America setting up?
(a) Coffee shop.
(b) Clean service.
(c) Dry cleaners.
(d) Restaurant.

9. In Chapter 105, what movie does Carolyn think she and Zomorod should go to see?
(a) Fame.
(b) E.T.
(c) Back to the Future.
(d) Ghostbusters.

10. How many states did Reagan carry when he was elected?
(a) 49.
(b) 46.
(c) 44.
(d) 42.

11. In Chapter 124, what is the topic of the project that Carolyn and Zomorod are working on together?
(a) Spanish-American War.
(b) World War II.
(c) Civil War.
(d) World War I.

12. In Chapter 55, how long does Nastaran tell Zomorod that her father had to wait in line for gas?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 90 minutes.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 1 hour.

13. What movie does Carolyn invite Zomorod to see at the end of Chapter 56?
(a) Rocky II.
(b) The Prisoner of Zenda.
(c) Alien.
(d) The China Syndrome.

14. In Chapter 75, why has Cindy not been in school for the last two days?
(a) Her grandfather was sick.
(b) She went to a horse show.
(c) She was sick.
(d) Her grandmother died.

15. What percent of the world's oil resserve are in Iran?
(a) 10%.
(b) 15%.
(c) 5%.
(d) 20%.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 86, where does Nastaran tell a plumber that her family is from?

2. In Chapter 125, what is organized to celebrate Mohsen's new job?

3. In Seventh grade, how many classes does Zomorod have with Carolyn?

4. What is the name of the local free paper in Newport Beach?

5. In what color suitcase do the Mahdavis bring clothes for Zomorod?

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