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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What ancient Persian language did Kazem speak?
(a) Dari.
(b) Tajik.
(c) Shushtari.
(d) Farsi.

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

4. At what warehouse of food had Nematollah and Kazem filled up on free samples for lunch in Chapter 13?
(a) John's Club.
(b) Costco.
(c) Price Club.
(d) Sam's Club.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What Christmas special did Firoozeh's family enjoy watching on television?

2. What did Francois' mother inquire about when Firoozeh told her of the earthquake in Chapter 23?

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

4. When did a league of oil companies and countries boycott Iranian oil, which crippled Iran's economy?

5. What kind of parties was Firoozeh not invited to as a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What competition did Firoozeh enter in school in Chapter 21? What was the prize?

2. What happened when Kazem took his family to the White House to see the Shah?

3. Where did Kazem and Nazireh celebrate their birthdays each year?

4. How is Sedigeh related to Firoozeh?

5. What kind of ceremonies did Firoozeh and Francois have at their wedding?

6. What forbidden food according to the Qu'ran did Kazem enjoy eating?

7. Why did Kazem ask for early retirement in Chapter 19?

8. How did Firoozeh feel about school when she moved to America? When was the most difficult time for her?

9. What large-nosed individual did Firoozeh remember from school in Chapter 24? Where did she see her again?

10. How had Iran been taken advantage of by BP Oil?

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