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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What senator pushed for a 75th anniversary commemoration bill in 1989?
(a) Robert Byrd.
(b) Ted Stevens.
(c) Robert Dole.
(d) Daniel Anouye.

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

4. What stock did grandmother recommend buying after she had a dream?
(a) AT&T.
(b) IBM.
(c) NBC.
(d) GE.

5. Where was the Armenian King Leo V buried?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) St. Denis.
(c) Paris.
(d) Nice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did the book open?

2. What is the name of the yogurt, water, and mint drink commonly found at Balakian family gatherings?

3. What food did Balakian's mother bring when she visited during the talk by Allen Ginsberg?

4. What does the name Zivart mean in Armenian?

5. What movie was being played at the Times Square theater when Balakian spoke at the commemoration?

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