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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. What is Judy's last name?

2. What does Reza think about Judy's home?

3. What does Judy like about Reza at first sight?

4. Why is Reza nervous about meeting Stephen?

5. Where has Reza recently moved with his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What recent enormous loss is Stephen suffering from?

2. How does Art realize he feels about Reza in Part II?

3. What happens between Art and Reza that makes things awkward between them?

4. What does Art do at the stock exchange protest?

5. What does Saadi make fun of Judy for at dinner in Part II?

6. What does Reza think about how his mother acts around her new husband Abbas?

7. What does Reza conclude about himself by the end of his first section in Part I?

8. Why does Reza say he wants to take Judy to dinner alone?

9. What are Art's parents like?

10. What makes Judy uneasy about her relationship with Reza?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How and why does Nazemian convey the significance of art and pop culture to Judy, Art, and Stephen? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Nazemian handle the topics of burgeoning sexuality and the thrill, fear, and awkwardness of first sexual experiences throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How and why does Nazemian explore the impact of class differences on the lives, prospects, and friendships of Judy, Art, and Reza? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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