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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times did Zomorod and her family celebrate the Iranian New Year in Compton?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

2. In Chapter 26, what does Zomorod say does not grow in Iran?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Lemons.
(c) Pineapples.
(d) Limes.

3. In Chapter 48, what kind of cookies does Howie share with her friends?
(a) Molasses.
(b) Chocolate chip.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Oatmeal raisin.

4. What type of party does Zomorod have for her 12th birthday?
(a) Bowling.
(b) Dance.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Pool.

5. In Chapter 9, how does Zomorod tells her dad that she got scratched?
(a) Locust tree.
(b) Rose bush.
(c) Dog.
(d) Cat.

6. How often does Zomorod say in Chapter 48, that her family usually calls their family in Iran?
(a) Twice a year.
(b) Every 6 months.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once a week.

7. What does Mrs. Klein say is good to eat at the tennis club?
(a) Tuna fish salad with cashews.
(b) Club sandwich.
(c) Grown-up grilled cheese.
(d) Egg salad sandwiches.

8. In Chapter 46, where does Zomorod go with her Girl Scout troop?
(a) Red Cross.
(b) Habitat for Humanity.
(c) Salvation Army.
(d) Goodwill factory.

9. Who does Miss DeAngelo send to the office in Chapter 42?
(a) Brad Williams.
(b) Peter Sanders.
(c) Sherman Dorfman.
(d) Mike McSummit.

10. What do Mohsen's brothers do for a living?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Engineers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Architects.

11. How old is Mrs. Klein's daughter Anna?
(a) College age.
(b) High school age.
(c) 21.
(d) 18.

12. How often does Zomorod have drama class in Chapter 28?
(a) Twice a month.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Once a week.

13. When does the shah leave Iran?
(a) February 11, 1979.
(b) February 20, 1979.
(c) January 8, 1979.
(d) January 17, 1979.

14. How old is Zomorod?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 9.

15. What does Zomorod persuade her father to buy for Thanksgiving?
(a) Turkey and gravey.
(b) Dinner rolls and stuffing.
(c) Cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
(d) Mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many American students are attending the Tehran American School in Chapter 27?

2. When Zomorod's family celebrated the Iranian New Year in Compton, what would they have for dinner?

3. How long did Zomorod's family live in Compton?

4. How long is Bakhtiar in office before Khomeini forces him out?

5. What test does Zomorod have in Chapter 45?

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