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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 37).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Soraya speak with her own family?
(a) Spanish.
(b) English.
(c) German.
(d) Farsi.

2. When does Mrs. Elderfield realize the trouble Soraya is actually in?
(a) When Soraya's sister calls to tell Mrs. Elderfield what is really going on.
(b) When Soraya's mother comes looking for her.
(c) When Soraya fails to come home one night.
(d) When the police bring Soraya home.

3. Where is the businessman Soraya starts seeing from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Holland.
(c) Spain.
(d) England.

4. Where does the narrator meet Soraya in the story "Switzerland"?
(a) Germany.
(b) Israel.
(c) New York.
(d) Switzerland.

5. What makes Mrs. Elderfield tighten the rules and regulations in her house further?
(a) Marie runs away.
(b) Marie gets into the cooking wine.
(c) Soraya begins failing school.
(d) The narrator gets arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. What major life event happens in Brodman's family while he is in a coma?

2. What hairstyle does the narrator admire that Soraya wears?

3. In the story "Switzerland," how long has it been since the narrator has seen Soraya?

4. Which daughter of Brodman's had been hospitalized because of mental health problems?

5. Who comes to Mrs. Elderfield's house after Mrs. Elderfield calls him out of concern for Soraya?

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