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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Baba call the school and tell them Sahar was sick at the start of Chapter 18?
(a) He wants to take her to where her mother is buried.
(b) He thought she should spend Ali's last day with him.
(c) Sahar slept in and he did not want her to get into trouble.
(d) He needs her to cook him lunch.

2. Who does Sahar recognize speaking with the doctor in the surgical center?
(a) Ali.
(b) Nasrin.
(c) Reza.
(d) Farshad.

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

4. What does Parveen agree to do when Sahar says she is determined to go through with the surgery?
(a) Get her started on hormones.
(b) Bring her to meet her surgeon.
(c) Let her live with her if her father disowns her.
(d) Help her fake parental permission.

5. Why was Reza coming to Nasrin's house before they became engaged?
(a) He is related to Soraya.
(b) He was working with Cyrus.
(c) Mr. Medhi had been sick.
(d) He was friends with Dariush.

6. What did Sahar's mother give up in order to marry her father?
(a) Her home country.
(b) Her happiness.
(c) Her career.
(d) Her family's wealth.

7. Who went with Sahar to Nasrin and Reza's party?
(a) Baba.
(b) Daughter.
(c) Ali.
(d) Parveen.

8. What does Sahar do when her father begins to speak to her mother's grave as if she were there?
(a) She becomes quiet and listens.
(b) She laughs hysterically.
(c) She joins in the conversation.
(d) She tells him to stop.

9. What does Ali make Sahar do when he learns Katayoun brought her hormones?
(a) Call her father and tell him.
(b) Give them back to Katayoun.
(c) Call Nasrin and tell her what her plan is.
(d) Leave him alone to chat with Katayoun.

10. What does Nasrin tell Sahar, which she has not yet told Reza?
(a) She is going to ask for a divorce.
(b) She is dying.
(c) She is moving to India.
(d) She is pregnant.

11. Why does Nasrin say Sima and Dariush could never be married?
(a) Sima was too ambitious for Dariush.
(b) Dariush was too handsome for Sima.
(c) They were not of the same class.
(d) Sima would quickly become bored with her brother.

12. What happens when the Dr. discusses surgery options and shows Sahar images?
(a) Sahar passes out.
(b) Parveen tells Sahar not to do it.
(c) Sahar asks the Dr. how soon they can perform the surgery.
(d) Sahar is intrigued with the process.

13. What does Parveen do when Dr. Hosseini tells Sahar how excruciating the surgery is?
(a) She cries.
(b) She leaves the room.
(c) She vomits.
(d) She tells Sahar he is exaggerating.

14. Who brings Sahar water in the Dr.'s office at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) Dr. Hosseini.
(b) Reza.
(c) The receptionist.
(d) Parveen.

15. How does Ali manage to calm Katayoun when he arrives in the middle of their fight at Restaurant Javan?
(a) He gives her a drink.
(b) He flirts with her.
(c) He gives her the hormones back.
(d) He tells her the police are on their way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Baba able to afford with Ali's money?

2. Who brings an injured Ali to Sahar and Baba's apartment in Chapter 16?

3. What does Sahar ask Nasrin at the end of Chapter 14 when they are in her apartment having tea?

4. What does Behrooz tell Sahar she must do in order to begin taking hormones?

5. With whom does Ali stay after he was badly beaten?

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