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

2. Why does Sahar say she could not leave Iran when Ali asks her to move with him?
(a) She plans to marry Dariush.
(b) She wants to go to Tehran University.
(c) She could not leave Baba.
(d) She cannot afford to move.

3. What does Sahar ask Nasrin at the end of Chapter 14 when they are in her apartment having tea?
(a) If Nasrin could stop coming over since she is now engaged.
(b) If Nasrin would marry her if she were a man.
(c) If Nasrin would run away to Switzerland with her.
(d) If Nasrin really thinks Reza loves her.

4. What do the bride and groom dip their pinky finger in during their wedding ceremony?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Cake.
(d) Honey.

5. Who was with Sahar and her father when her mother was dying?
(a) The Medhis.
(b) Ali's father.
(c) Ali.
(d) Soraya.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose help does Sahar call for when Ali shows up injured at their apartment in Chapter 16?

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

3. What unusual sight does Sahar see in her living room at the start of Chapter 18?

4. What does Sima give Sahar advice about at Nasrin and Reza's party in Chapter 11?

5. What is Sahar sure of when she sees Ali badly beaten, despite not knowing what happened to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Ali plan to move in Chapter 17? Why will Sahar not go with him? What does Ali say to her refusal?

2. What do we learn about Maryam in Chapter 14 when Parveen tells Sahar her story?

3. Who is Taraneh and what is her relationship with Sahar?

4. Who brings Sahar to Nasrin and Reza's engagement party? Why?

5. How does Sahar end things with Nasrin while on the telecabine in Chapter 17?

6. What does Ali tell Sahar about how Nasrin might see her if she were to go through with reassignment surgery?

7. What are some of the traditions that are part of Nasrin's wedding?

8. Where does Nasrin bring Sahar in Chapter 17? Why is this place significant?

9. Describe the conversation between Baba and Sahar about whether or not she will go to Turkey with Ali.

10. Why does Sahar ask Ali to bring Nastaran to Turkey with him?

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