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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where did Kazem and Nazireh always take advantage of the free birthday dinner?
(a) Burger King.
(b) Sizzler.
(c) Denny's.
(d) Dairy Queen.

4. Who was the founder of the religion of Islam?
(a) Moses.
(b) Joseph Smith.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Muhammad.

5. The restaurant where Francois and Firoozeh's reception was held was near what?
(a) The airport.
(b) The marina.
(c) The train station.
(d) The convention center.

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

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

8. How old was Kazem when he was unemployed during the Iranian hostage crisis?
(a) 51.
(b) 37.
(c) 58.
(d) 44.

9. What is the title of Chapter 21?
(a) Joyeuse Noelle.
(b) I-Raynians Need Not Apply.
(c) I Ran and I Ran and I Ran.
(d) Girls Just Wanna Have Funds.

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

11. In Chapter 19, Kazem was hired by an oil company from where, earning a generous salary for overseeing refinery start-ups?
(a) Egypt.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Nigeria.
(d) The Congo.

12. 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) $400.
(b) $100.
(c) $150.
(d) $250.

13. The elderly woman whom Firoozeh assisted in the earthquake came every month thereafter with what to thank her for looking after her?
(a) White chocolate and macadamia nut cookies.
(b) A chocolate bundt cake.
(c) Chocolate chip cookies.
(d) Fudge brownies.

14. Who did Kazem list his birthday as the same as, since he didn't know his?
(a) Sedigeh.
(b) Nazireh.
(c) Parvine.
(d) Firoozeh.

15. What Persian word refers to a father's sister?
(a) Aagha.
(b) Cheraa.
(c) Kojaa.
(d) Ameh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kazem's favorite movies as a child were tearjerkers and what?

2. What refers to a religious teaching, originating from India, which declares that by destroying greed, hatred, and delusion, which are the causes of all suffering, man can attain perfect enlightenment?

3. Where was the Persian ceremony of Francois and Firoozeh's wedding held?

4. What refers to both the head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women and modest Muslim styles of dress in general?

5. Who warned Kazem not to go to the celebration when President Carter hosted the Shah of Iran because of the planned protests?

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