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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Balakian's grandmother give a commemorative speech about the genocide?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1935.
(d) 1942.

2. How many miles away was Tenafly from Teaneck?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Five.
(d) Twelve.

3. In what German city did Diran Balakian study medicine?
(a) Leipzig.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Colgne.
(d) Munich.

4. What is berek?
(a) Cheese-filled filo triangles.
(b) A pistachio dessert.
(c) A rice dish.
(d) Kebabs.

5. According to Armenian legend, what animal was Adam's first companion in the Garden of Eden?
(a) Musk ox.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Elk.
(d) Snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What American author was NOT mentioned as the topic of one of Aunt Anna's published literary books?

2. How many Armenian soldiers defended their country when half a million Persian soldiers invaded in the fifth century?

3. What popular song was played at Lenny Cohen's bar mitzvah?

4. How old was Peter Balakian when his aunts began taking him on the house-viewing expeditions?

5. In what part of Manhattan did Aunt Anna live?

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