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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 town did Balakian's grandmother mention when she was discussing the death march, as he lay in bed sick?
(a) Constantinople.
(b) Diarbekir.
(c) Der Zor.
(d) Aleppo.

2. What kind of ice cream did grandmother buy Peter when they accidentally got off the subway in Harlem?
(a) Popsicle.
(b) Fudgsicle.
(c) Creamsicle.
(d) Italian ice.

3. In what year was Balakian sick with the measles?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1962.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What singer did the man in the motorcycle jacket on the bus remind Peter of?

2. What colors were the threads on the brocade of Mr. Blumenthal's yarmulke?

3. What is pakht?

4. What is berek?

5. What is lokma?

(see the answer key)

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