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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 through 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What company made a deal with the Shah that allowed them to drill for oil for a relatively small amount in return?
(a) Haliburton.
(b) Exxon.
(c) British Petroleum.
(d) Shell Oil.

2. What was finally successful in helping Nematollah lose weight?
(a) Jogging.
(b) The Body Shaper.
(c) Pull-ups.
(d) Sit-ups.

3. Although the restaurant for Francois and Firoozeh's reception was paid for in advance, a large Indian man stood in front of the door and would not let anyone in unless Kazem paid how much?
(a) $150.
(b) $400.
(c) $100.
(d) $250.

4. Who wrote the book Treasure Island?
(a) Robert Louis Stevenson.
(b) Jules Verne.
(c) Lewis Carroll.
(d) Henrik Ibsen.

5. The first prize in the competition Firoozeh entered in which the participants had to prepare a speech in French was spending 2 months at what school in France?
(a) Université Louis Pasteur.
(b) Alliance Francaise.
(c) Université Strasbourg.
(d) Baruch College.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who considered himself the family swim instructor but was unable to teach Firoozeh to swim?

2. What is the name of the New Year in Iranian calendars and the corresponding traditional celebrations?

3. When she first met with her teacher at Leffingwell Elementary School, Firoozeh showed the only English she knew by reciting what?

4. Who was the founder of the religion of Islam?

5. Where in California did Firoozeh's family move on their first move from Iran?

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