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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator, in Iran, what on a girl cannot be overcome even by intelligence, wit, or charm?
(a) An ugly nose.
(b) Ugly lips.
(c) Ugly ears.
(d) An ugly chin.

2. 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 Strasbourg.
(b) Baruch College.
(c) Alliance Francaise.
(d) Université Louis Pasteur.

3. Firoozeh had taken French classes since what grade in school?
(a) 9th.
(b) 7th.
(c) 8th.
(d) 10th.

4. What does Shah translate to?
(a) King of kings.
(b) King of holiness.
(c) King of men.
(d) King of the universe.

5. What refers to both the head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women and modest Muslim styles of dress in general?
(a) Hijab.
(b) Burka.
(c) Tunic.
(d) Barakah.

6. When was Kazem's favorite film, Treasure Island, produced?
(a) 1934.
(b) 1929.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1926.

7. What is the name of the modern calendar in Iran?
(a) Sinks Hamir.
(b) Solar Hejri.
(c) Sore Haika.
(d) Spore Halik.

8. What refers to an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions to cover their bodies in public places?
(a) Tunic.
(b) Hijab.
(c) Barakah.
(d) Burka.

9. What elderly woman did Firoozeh help during the earthquake in Chapter 23?
(a) Golda.
(b) Gina.
(c) Gladice.
(d) Glenda.

10. During the Iranian hostage crisis, T-shirts were printed in America that said what?
(a) "They did nothing."
(b) "Help us Ayatollah."
(c) "Iranians Go Home."
(d) "Let them go."

11. Francois and Firoozeh agreed to be married in both a traditional Persian ceremony and what?
(a) A Jewish wedding.
(b) A county courthouse.
(c) A Catholic mass.
(d) A Las Vegas chapel.

12. In Chapter 19, Kazem agreed to take an executive position with a Saudi company that operated where?
(a) Somalia.
(b) Iran.
(c) Iraq.
(d) The U.S.

13. Kazem had worked for the National Iranian Oil Company from the time he was how old?
(a) 17.
(b) 15.
(c) 14.
(d) 13.

14. What kind of parties was Firoozeh not invited to as a child?
(a) Christmas parties.
(b) Easter parties.
(c) Halloween parties.
(d) Birthday parties.

15. Firoozeh's husband was of what religious faith?
(a) Mormon.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Islamic.
(d) Jewish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would pay for the travel expenses for those who attended the celebration when President Carter hosted the Shah of Iran?

2. 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?

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

4. What company made a deal with the Shah that allowed them to drill for oil for a relatively small amount in return?

5. Who was invited to attend the celebration when President Carter hosted the Shah of Iran?

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