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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Section 45 | Part II: Section 46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lester's daughter think happens to the sun each evening?
(a) It fell from the sky.
(b) It hid behind the mountains.
(c) The ocean put it out.
(d) It exploded.

2. Why has Behrani been worried that Nadereh would object to the widow's walk?
(a) She didn't want to spend money on the house if they planned to move.
(b) The idea of a widow's walk seems ominous to her.
(c) The stair to it blocks the view from the kitchen window.
(d) It was too expensive.

3. Why does Kathy call her brother Frank?
(a) She hopes he will invite her to move back to Boston.
(b) She hopes he will help her get the house back.
(c) She hopes he will explain the situation to their mother.
(d) She hopes he will send her money.

4. How does Behrani break the law when he sees Kathy at his house talking to Nadereh?
(a) He hits her.
(b) He threatens her and hits her.
(c) He threatens her.
(d) He shakes her and shoves her into her car.

5. Why does Lester believe he will have to tell Alvarez the truth?
(a) So Alvarez won't visit the Behranis.
(b) Because Alvarez can tell when he's lying.
(c) Because the truth won't cause anyone harm.
(d) Because Alvarez already knows what's happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Behrani promise to do if they are released from the bathroom?

2. What impresses Kathy about Behrani's behavior as they emerge from the bathroom?

3. When Behrani consults his own lawyer, what does he learn?

4. Why doesn't Kathy explain the house situation to Frank?

5. Why does Kathy buy a can of gasoline?

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