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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the phrase, "Mairig Asdvadzadzeen," mean?
(a) Holy Spirit.
(b) Holy Ghost.
(c) Son of God.
(d) Mother of God.

2. What was Balakian's temperature when he was delirious with the measles?
(a) 105.
(b) 102.
(c) 106.
(d) 104.

3. What is the significance of Mt. Ararat?
(a) It is where the Armenian people accepted Christianity.
(b) It is where the Ten Commandments were handed down.
(c) It is where Noah's Ark reportedly landed.
(d) It is where Abraham was asked to sacrifice his son.

4. What is the name of the yogurt, water, and mint drink commonly found at Balakian family gatherings?
(a) Bereks.
(b) Kadayif.
(c) Tahn.
(d) Tourshi.

5. What kind of trees do the silkworms come from?
(a) Mulberries.
(b) Willows.
(c) Oaks.
(d) Maples.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is berek?

2. In what year was the Armenian empire at its height?

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

4. In what New Jersey town did Bedros Aroosian work in the silk mills?

5. What color were the kitchen cabinets in the Balakian's new home in Tenafly?

(see the answer key)

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