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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sahar notice about the crowd in Restaurant Javan?
(a) They seem solemn.
(b) They are business-men.
(c) Many were at Ali's party.
(d) They are all checking out Nasrin.

2. Why did Sahar and Ali not meet right away?
(a) Ali's family lived in the U.S.
(b) Their parents were too busy working.
(c) Their parents were not speaking.
(d) Sahar's family lived in India.

3. What does Nasrin tell Sahar her mother had been grooming her all her life to become?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A dancer.
(c) A wife.
(d) An actress.

4. Why does Sahar stand in the back of the bus on the way to Ali's party?
(a) She likes to be near the emergency exit.
(b) She does not want anyone to see her.
(c) She dislikes the bus driver.
(d) Women have to stand in the back.

5. Why has Sahar been carrying around a book of Persian poetry since Ali's party?
(a) To give to Farshad.
(b) To give to Daughter if she sees her again.
(c) To give to Parveen.
(d) To read to Nasrin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Parveen tell Sahar she owes her life to in Chapter 6?

2. Who is the author of If You Could Be Mine?

3. What did Sahar's and Nasrin's mothers have in common?

4. Why does Nasrin tell Sahar she cannot live with her when Sahar goes to university?

5. What type of husband is Sahar sure Nasrin's parents will choose for their daughter?

(see the answer key)

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