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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. Whose clothes does Brodman wear to his grandchild's bris?
(a) His son's.
(b) His brother's.
(c) His neighbor's.
(d) His best friend's.

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

3. Whose house does the narrator stay in while attending school in the story "Switzerland"?
(a) Mr. Smith's.
(b) Mrs. Friendly's.
(c) Mr. Worthington's.
(d) Mrs. Elderfield's.

4. In the story "Switzerland," how long has it been since the narrator has seen Soraya?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 40 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to Brodman's grandson's Bris that makes Brodman uncomfortable?

2. How does Soraya get in touch with the businessman to arrange meetings in the beginning of their relationship?

3. What does Kate, the narrator's American friend, show her that belongs to her father?

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

5. Where did Brodman work for most of his career?

(see the answer key)

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