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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. When did the Arabs bring Islam to Iran?

2. What design does Cindy have on her beach towel?

3. How often does Zomorod have drama class in Chapter 28?

4. Who does Miss DeAngelo send to the office in Chapter 42?

5. In Chapter 21, what day of the week does Zomorod say they get off from school in Iran?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who introduces herself to Zomorod in Chapter 19, and what do they talk about?

2. What do Zomorod's family have for Thanksgiving dinner?

3. What type of cake does Zomorod have for her birthday, and how is it decorated?

4. What rules does Khomeini make in Chapter 52?

5. Why does Zomorod's mother get mad at her in Chapter 7?

6. What did Nastaran do when she learned they were moving to America?

7. What does Cindy say when Zomorod asks if they can walk to school together in Chapter 15?

8. What animal does Zomorod compare herself to and why?

9. In Chapter 51, what does Mohsen say about Khomeini's government?

10. What rules does Khomeini make for women in Chapter 47?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zomorod longs to have a puka shell necklace. How long has Zomorod wished to have a puka shell necklace? Why was it so important for her to have one? How does she finally get one, and what does she realize once it is hers? How does the importance of the necklace change for her?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

During the Iranian hostage crisis, Iranians were taunted and discriminated against. Why did Mohsen lose his job during the hostage crisis? What nasty things were done to the family? How were Iranians like the Yousefzadehs taunted and discriminated against during the hostage crisis?

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