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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 does the narrator never doubt concerning Soraya in regards to her relationship with the businessman?
(a) That Soraya has told her parents about the banker.
(b) That Soraya is getting paid well.
(c) That Soraya has it all under control.
(d) That Soraya will drop out of school.

2. Who comes to Mrs. Elderfield's house after Mrs. Elderfield calls him out of concern for Soraya?
(a) Mrs. Sassani, Soraya's mother.
(b) Mrs. Flingle.
(c) Mr. Anderson.
(d) Mr. Sassani, Soraya's father.

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

4. Where did Brodman work for most of his career?
(a) Stony Brook University.
(b) Columbia University.
(c) Yale University.
(d) New York University.

5. What does Kate, the narrator's American friend, show her that belongs to her father?
(a) His collection of rare plants.
(b) His collection of valuable instruments.
(c) His collection of special music.
(d) His collection of Playboy magazines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Mrs. Elderfield tighten the rules and regulations in her house further?

2. What had Brodman's mother done for a living?

3. Who is Brodman's wife?

4. What kind of illness does Brodman have in the story "Zusya on the Roof"?

5. What language does Soraya speak with her own family?

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