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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 37).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kate, the narrator's American friend, show her that belongs to her father?
(a) His collection of valuable instruments.
(b) His collection of rare plants.
(c) His collection of Playboy magazines.
(d) His collection of special music.

2. Which daughter of Brodman's had been hospitalized because of mental health problems?
(a) Carol.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Zoe.

3. What language does Soraya speak with her own family?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Farsi.
(c) English.
(d) German.

4. Where had Marie lived right before coming to Switzerland?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Bangkok.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) Beijing.

5. Who comes to Mrs. Elderfield's house after Mrs. Elderfield calls him out of concern for Soraya?
(a) Mrs. Sassani, Soraya's mother.
(b) Mr. Anderson.
(c) Mr. Sassani, Soraya's father.
(d) Mrs. Flingle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator see concerning Soraya that alarms her after she has been seeing the businessman for a while?

2. Where is the businessman Soraya starts seeing from?

3. Which daughter of Brodman's has a significant life event while he is in a coma?

4. What kind of illness does Brodman have in the story "Zusya on the Roof"?

5. What hairstyle does the narrator admire that Soraya wears?

(see the answer key)

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