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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VI: Commemoration.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the deportations of Armenians into the Syrian desert begin?
(a) Spring 1916.
(b) Fall 1914.
(c) Summer 1916.
(d) Spring 1915.

2. In what New Jersey town did Bedros Aroosian work in the silk mills?
(a) Paterson.
(b) Teaneck.
(c) Tenafly.
(d) Newark.

3. What does the name Arax mean?
(a) Peace.
(b) Current.
(c) Prosperity.
(d) Turbulence.

4. For what did Balakian win a trophy at the end of his first year at the private high school?
(a) Most likely to succeed.
(b) English student of the year.
(c) Freshman athlete of the year.
(d) Most popular freshman.

5. What does the word hokee mean?
(a) Peace.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Rest.
(d) Soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Nersesian College founded?

2. How long had Balakian's father known Dr. Reynadi?

3. What was the Black Arrow?

4. What is the name of the torte made with shredded wheat?

5. What Ginsberg poem did Balakian's mother want several copies of?

(see the answer key)

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