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

2. How long had Syria occupied Lebanon when Balakian visited?
(a) 33 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 29 years.
(d) 25 years.

3. To what Lebanese city was the Holy See of Cilicia relocated after the Armenian genocide?
(a) Antelias.
(b) Sidon.
(c) Tyre.
(d) Tripoli.

4. How long had Balakian's father known Dr. Reynadi?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 25 years.
(d) 10 years.

5. What was Peter shocked to see his grandmother doing as she read late at night?
(a) Drinking a beer.
(b) Smoking a cigar.
(c) Smoking a pipe.
(d) Drinking whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Until what year were Christians forbidden to serve in the Ottoman army?

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

4. Whose biography was Peter's grandmother reading when he came down late at night to get a bite to eat?

5. In what year was Ambassador Morgenthau's Story published?

(see the answer key)

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