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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. How much does gas for the car cost a gallon in Chapter 55?

2. What color is Skip wearing when he visits the Yousefzadeh's in Chapter 124?

3. How many days a week is the local free paper in Newport Beach printed?

4. What does Nastaran decide to make for Skip at the end of Chapter 124?

5. What college will Matt be attending?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zomorod say about Iranian coming to America in Chapter 70?

2. Why is there a party in Chapter 125?

3. In Chapter 97, how does Zomorod describe an interview with two of the hostages?

4. What happens when Zomorod and her father go to Sears in Chapter 93?

5. What do Zomorod and her friends see when they are the deck of the boat taking them to Girl Scout camp?

6. Why does Skip cover over to speak with Mohsen in Chapter 124?

7. What happens when Mohsen is called back to work?

8. What does Zomorod say about Matt graduating from high school?

9. What do Zomorod and David talk about trying and success in Chapter 114?

10. What happens after President Reagan's inaugeration?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The shah is removed from Iran and Khomeini takes power. How does Iran change after rulers change? How does life change in Iran, and who suffers most because of the changes?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Life is very different in Iran than in America. What is different between Iran and America? What freedoms are available in America? How is freedom limited in Iran? What are the differences in government and social classes between Iran and America?

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