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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 182 - 225).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sophie often do in the refugee camp to entertain others?
(a) Tells stories she has made up.
(b) Sings.
(c) Tells the stories of plots of movies.
(d) Dances.

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

3. In "To Be a Man," what does the narrator think her younger son is too young for?
(a) To sleep away from home.
(b) To walk to school alone.
(c) To long to fall in love.
(d) To go on public transport alone.

4. What job does the narrator have in the story "Seeing Ershadi"?
(a) Dancer.
(b) Singer.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Doctor.

5. What does the narrator notice about the stranger's habits who comes to stay at her father's apartment?
(a) He never seems to sleep.
(b) He is a very sound sleeper.
(c) He is a terrible cook.
(d) He never brushes his teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the narrator and the person she lives with first meet in the story "Future Emergencies"?

2. Who says something to Brodman loudly at the Bris that makes Brodman uncomfortable?

3. How does Soraya get in touch with the businessman to arrange meetings in the beginning of their relationship?

4. How long ago did the famous landscape architect say he planted some of the trees in his works?

5. What is one skill the narrator's partner in "Future Emergencies" has that she appreciates?

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