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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Chain of Words.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was the Armenian empire at its height?
(a) 100 BCE.
(b) 50 BCE.
(c) 25 BCE.
(d) 50 CE.

2. What food did Balakian's mother bring when she visited during the talk by Allen Ginsberg?
(a) Baklava.
(b) Stuffed grape leaves.
(c) Kebabs.
(d) Lasagne.

3. What was the nickname of Arkayutiun, the soup Balakian ate while sick?
(a) Soup of Life.
(b) Soup of the Soul.
(c) Soup of Love.
(d) Soup of Heaven.

4. What junk food did Balakian reminisce about eating at the Dillstein's house?
(a) Devil Dogs.
(b) Hostess Cupcakes.
(c) Ding-Dongs.
(d) Mallomars.

5. What instrument did Balakian's cousin Haigie play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Violin.
(c) Flute.
(d) Cello.

Short Answer Questions

1. On how many hills was Constantinople built?

2. What is the significance of Mt. Ararat?

3. What team was Columbia playing when the fan had a heart attack?

4. To what town was Balakian taking his girlfriend when he refused to return home for his grandmother's memorial service?

5. Where did Balakian and his father meet the Indian dressed as a chief during their cross-country tour?

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