View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Side B: Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose reputation and life is Darius attempting to save by lying about the meaning of the term "vagin" (106)?
(a) Emma.
(b) Sara.
(c) Leïli.
(d) Shirin.

2. What was Mohammed Reza Pahlavi's title?
(a) Governor.
(b) Czar.
(c) King.
(d) Shah.

3. Which country earned the nickname of "the great Satan" (262) after Khomeini's ascent to power?
(a) Iraq.
(b) Kurdistan.
(c) Iran.
(d) The United States.

4. Which character transformed from an extrovert to a "withdrawn, silent girl" (261) after her family's move to Paris?
(a) Emma.
(b) Leïli.
(c) Mina.
(d) Kimiâ.

5. To what band does Kimiâ allude within her discussion of integration in Chapter 6?
(a) The Clash.
(b) The Cure.
(c) The Mars Volta.
(d) The Smiths.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kimiâ reports often relegating her instructions to a waiter or salesperson to how many words during her time living in Paris?

2. Emma is said to be the sole person in the Sadr family of what nationality?

3. Kimiâ says that contrary to everyone's expectations, she ended up accomplishing what goal?

4. What action did Kimiâ take that resulted in Sara's decision to stop speaking to her for weeks?

5. What color were Montazemolmolk's eyes, according to Kimiâ?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 216 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample