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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VII: Syria 2005.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what year was Ambassador Morgenthau's Story published?
(a) 1917.
(b) 1921.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1919.

3. What does the name Zivart mean in Armenian?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Peace.
(c) Love.
(d) Joy.

4. In what year did the book open?
(a) 1913.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1957.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the poetry journal Balakian founded in 1976?

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

3. How many minutes were Balakian's phone calls restricted to when he was twelve?

4. What was the Black Arrow?

5. In what year was Balakian sick with the measles?

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