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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Father.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What junk food did Balakian reminisce about eating at the Dillstein's house?
(a) Devil Dogs.
(b) Ding-Dongs.
(c) Hostess Cupcakes.
(d) Mallomars.

2. In what year did Roman Emperor Constantine turn Byzantium into the imperial residence?
(a) 300 A.D.
(b) 330 A.D.
(c) 430 A.D.
(d) 275 A.D.

3. At what school did Aunt Anna teach French?
(a) CUNY.
(b) NYU.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Vassar.

4. What fruit does the spice mahleb come from?
(a) Plum.
(b) Wild cherry.
(c) Pomegranate.
(d) Fig.

5. What meat did the Balakian family frequently eat for dinner?
(a) Lamb.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Beef.
(d) Goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children were in the Wall family?

2. What does the phrase, "Mairig Asdvadzadzeen," mean?

3. What was the nickname of Arkayutiun, the soup Balakian ate while sick?

4. What does the name Arax mean?

5. What sports implement was hanging in the office of Dr. Cooley, the headmaster of Balakian's new private high school?

(see the answer key)

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