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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where had Balakian learned the stories of the Bible?
(a) Armenian Sunday school.
(b) Within the family.
(c) From his Jewish friends.
(d) Armenian church.

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

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

5. In what French town did Balakian's parents end up at a police station, after a dispute at a restaurant?
(a) Paris.
(b) Nimes.
(c) Nice.
(d) Bordeaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. What junk food did Balakian reminisce about eating at the Dillstein's house?

2. What was Peter shocked to see his grandmother doing as she read late at night?

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

4. According to Armenian legend, what animal was Adam's first companion in the Garden of Eden?

5. What was the lowest mark Balakian's female relatives gave to the houses they viewed during their Sunday drives?

(see the answer key)

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