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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 101, how many American servicemen die trying to rescues the hostages?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

2. On Decmeber 19, 1980, how much were the kidnappers asking in ransom?
(a) $27 billion.
(b) $30 billion.
(c) $33 billion.
(d) $24 billion.

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

4. What does the Yousefzadeh family get Matt for his high school graduation?
(a) Book.
(b) Fleece blanket.
(c) Coffee mug.
(d) Pen.

5. What college will Matt be attending?
(a) UCLA.
(b) Berkley.
(c) Stanford.
(d) Harvard.

6. When does the shah die?
(a) July 3, 1980.
(b) July 18, 1980.
(c) July 11, 1980.
(d) July 27, 1980.

7. The first time that Zomorod delivers papers, how long does it take her?
(a) 3 1/2 hours.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 2 1/2 hours.
(d) 3 hours.

8. What type of engineer is Zomorod's father?
(a) Petroleum.
(b) Mechanical.
(c) Electrical.
(d) Chemical.

9. In Chapter 124, how many job interviews does Skip have for Mohsen?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

10. What is Rachel's costume for Halloween in Chapter 60?
(a) Tourist.
(b) Little Red Riding Hood.
(c) HIppie.
(d) Cowboy.

11. In Chapter 71, what channel do Zomorod and her parents watch to hear an update on the hostages?
(a) 7.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

12. In Chapter 117, what song does Kathryn Koob try to sing during a TV interview?
(a) Silent Night.
(b) O Come All Ye Faithful.
(c) Little Town of Bethlehem.
(d) Away in a Manager.

13. What does Brock's dad do for a living?
(a) Runs the country club.
(b) Owns a golf shop.
(c) Has a car dealership.
(d) Owns motorcycle shop.

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

15. How long will Zomorod and her friends be at summer camp?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 15 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 57, what neighbor does Zomorod say wanted her to say something in Spanish to her window washer?

2. In Chapter 114, how long does Zomorod babysit David?

3. In Chapter 120, how many resumes has Mohsen sent out?

4. What type of music is playing at the party organized to celebrate Mohsen's new job?

5. In Chapter 58, how long does Carolyn interview Mohsen for a social studies project?

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