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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) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Brown.

2. The comment that “It was the U.S.S. Enterprise of toaster ovens” (167) is an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Simile.
(d) Kenning.

3. The word “mamanbozorg” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Great-uncle.
(b) Great-aunt.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Grandfather.

4. The word “chador” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Large black robes.
(b) Flowing, loose pants.
(c) Fancy hats.
(d) Headscarves and jackets.

5. Which of the following smells does Darius ascribe to boys’ locker rooms?
(a) Motor oil and steel.
(b) Limburger and baby oil.
(c) Bleach and waste.
(d) Feta cheese and baby powder.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Darius able to enjoy Stephen’s company most evenings, by report?

2. The comment that “Her voice was getting whinier by the second, the pitch rising higher and higher like a teakettle on the cusp of whistling” (58) offers an example of which of the following?

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

4. The word “pashmak” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

5. How long passed since Shirin saw Fariba in person when they reunite in the novel?

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