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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Darius report Stephen regards as the best trick-or-treat candy?
(a) Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
(b) Money.
(c) Raisins.
(d) Reese’s Pieces.

3. With which of the following does Darius bribe Laleh as the Bahramis approach the Towers of Silence?
(a) Pashmak.
(b) Lavoshak.
(c) Faludeh.
(d) Qottab.

4. For what company does Stephen work?
(a) Keller and Ditherton.
(b) Keller and Newton.
(c) Newton and Pascal.
(d) Pascal and Ditherton.

5. What work does Darius cite as the origin of the name “Sohrab”?
(a) The Silmarillion.
(b) The Shahnahmeh.
(c) The Upanishads.
(d) The Kojiki.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which of the following colors are the Bahramis’ boxes of jasmine painted?

3. Which of the following is Stephen’s favorite place to kiss Shirin when others are present?

4. What is the name of Darius’s boss?

5. The word “tokmeh” means which of the following, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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