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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 Iran have a democratically elected prime minister?

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

3. What does Cindy have pictures of in her bedroom?

4. How old is Mrs. Klein's son David?

5. What does Zomorod persuade her father to buy for Thanksgiving?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 32, who is coming to stay with the Yousefzadehs and why?

2. What is Zomorod's costume for Halloween?

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

4. How does Zomorod get their pool key back?

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

6. What happens when Zomorod has to do forward rolls in PE?

7. Why does Zomorod choose a new name to use in Newport Beach?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Genre is a means of categorizing a book. What is the genre of the novel and why?

Essay Topic 2

The story takes place in the late 1970s and early 1980s. How does the author reveal the time period of the story? How does the time period affect Zomorod’s story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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