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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of the following colors are the Bahramis’ boxes of jasmine painted?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

2. Where is the Portland celebration of Chaharshanbeh Suri, per the novel?
(a) Mesquite Park.
(b) Cypress Park.
(c) Oaks Park.
(d) Cedar Park.

3. What school does Darius attend?
(a) Chapel Hill Middle School.
(b) Franklin High School.
(c) Lincoln High School.
(d) Chapel Hill High School.

4. The word “dayi” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Brother of my father.
(b) Husband of my father’s sister.
(c) Brother of my mother.
(d) Husband of my mother’s sister.

5. At what time do the Kellners arrive at the Portland International Airport on their trip to Iran?
(a) 6:00 a.m.
(b) 4:30 a.m.
(c) 5:30 a.m.
(d) 5:00 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “salaam” means which of the following, per the novel?

2. Through which of the following airports do the Kellners fly on their trip to Iran?

3. The comment that “It was the U.S.S. Enterprise of toaster ovens” (167) is an example of which of the following?

4. The word “desultorily” carries which of the following meanings?

5. What celebration typically marks Sizdeh Bedar, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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