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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 do Howie, Carolyn, Rachel, and Zomorod go to see A Little Romance?

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

3. In Chapter 86, where does Nastaran tell a plumber that her family is from?

4. What nickname does Zomorod choose to use at camp?

5. How many kittens is Cindy trying to get rid of in Chapter 125?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zomorod think that seventh grade is going to be a great year?

2. What happens then a plumber comes to fix a leak at the Yousefzadeh's condo?

3. Why do Iranian students storm the U.S. embassy in Iran and take American hostages?

4. What does Brock offer to do in order to inspect the Linden's pantry?

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

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

7. What happens after President Reagan's inaugeration?

8. What do Carolyn and her family tell Zomorod when they learn the Yousefzadeh's are planning on going back to Iran?

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

10. What does Zomorod do to Mrs. Linden?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nastaran struggles to adjust to life in America. Does Nastaran learn English? Why does she want to go home? Why is she lonely and does that affect her adjustment to life in America?

Essay Topic 2

Zomorod makes friends with a neighbor girl. Why is the relationship unsatisfactory? How does Zomorod try to make the relationship work? What does the way that she tries to make the relationship work show about the importance of friends for Zomorod?

Essay Topic 3

Mood is a literary element that uses words and descriptions to cause readers to have certain feelings or reactions to events. What color would you assign to represent the overall mood of the novel and why?

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