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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character transitioned after their brother learned they were gay and threatened to inform the police unless they transitioned?
(a) Maryam.
(b) Goli.
(c) Jamshid.
(d) Behrooz.

2. Why are Nasrin and Sahar treated so well at Restaurant Javan?
(a) The waiter likes Sahar.
(b) The waiter likes Nasrin.
(c) Farshad told them to treat the girls well.
(d) They know Ali.

3. What does the mother at a nearby table do when she hears Parveen tell Sahar about being transsexual?
(a) She calls the police.
(b) She rushes her children out of the restaurant.
(c) She tells Parveen she is brave.
(d) She asks the owner to kick Parveen and Sahar out.

4. Why are Sahar and Nasrin not afraid to hold hands when Sahar meets Nasrin at her school in Chapter 7?
(a) It is customary for people of the same gender to hold hands.
(b) Nasrin's friends all know about she and Sahar.
(c) Nobody else is around.
(d) They have decided to be open about their relationship.

5. What does Ali call the women who pick Sahar up from his party in Chapter 4?
(a) Sister.
(b) Auntie.
(c) Mom and Daughter.
(d) Cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Ali tell Baba so Sahar can go to his party?

2. What does Sahar tell Mrs. Medhi when she asks why she has not been visiting?

3. What does Parveen agree to do when Sahar says she is determined to go through with the surgery?

4. What does Goli tell the group Sahar has, just like the rest of them?

5. Why will Sahar not be able to walk to Ali's party on her own?

(see the answer key)

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