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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Darius report his boss was born?
(a) Manila.
(b) Palayan.
(c) Quezon City.
(d) San Juan.

2. Why, in “Truck Nuts,” is Stephen obliged to brake while driving?
(a) In order to avoid running on empty.
(b) He isn’t.
(c) In order to avoid running over a toddler.
(d) In order to avoid running a red light.

3. On what date are the Kellners scheduled to leave Iran?
(a) 4 April.
(b) 2 April.
(c) 1 April.
(d) 3 April.

4. The work “nakon” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Please.
(b) Thank you.
(c) Do.
(d) Don't.

5. The phrase “chetori toh” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) How are you, person with whom I am unfamiliar or than whom I am younger?
(b) How are you, person with whom I am familiar and than whom I am younger?
(c) How are you, person with whom I am familiar or than whom I am older?
(d) How are you, person with whom I am unfamiliar and than whom I am older?

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cubes of sugar does Laleh take in her tea, by report?

2. Where is the Portland celebration of Chaharshanbeh Suri, per the novel?

3. The comment that “It always seemed like Farsi was this special thing between Mom and Laleh, like Star Trek was between Dad and me” (21) offers an example of which of the following?

4. Which of the following is among the sites recommended by the second Iranian customs officer Darius encounters?

5. Which faith does Sohrab practice?

(see the answer key)

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