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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. In Chapter 17, what does Zomorod have for lunch?

2. When do the Yousefzadeh's have to put out their trash?

3. How many American students are attending the Tehran American School in Chapter 27?

4. Why does Dr. Klein say that he has to leave in Chapter 29?

5. In Chapter 19, where is Carolyn's grandparents from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zomorod enjoy being with Cindy in Chapter 21?

2. What is the theme for the sixth grade dance and what are the decorations like?

3. How does Zomorod get their pool key back?

4. What do Mohsen and Dr. Klein discuss about President Ford in Chapter 29?

5. What was Zomorod's bedroom set like in Compton?

6. What rules does Khomeini make in Chapter 52?

7. What does Zomorod ask Mrs. Williams, and what does Mrs. Williams offer to do?

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

9. What does Zomorod say about the place where she is from in Iran?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device that authors use to describe something using the five senses. How does the author use imagery in the novel? What senses does the author appeal to most, which the least, and are references to some senses made very little or not at all?

Essay Topic 2

Zomorod and her family believe kindness is important. What play does Zomorod read that includes a statement about kindness? Why does that statement resonate with her? Why is kindness so important to her and her family?

Essay Topic 3

Zomorod remembers in fifth grade comparing herself to an animal. What animal did Zomorod compare herself to? Why did she compare herself to that animal? What did that comparison reveal about Zomorod and the type of person she was at that time?

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