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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The comparison Darius makes between Nowruz and Christmas at the beginning of “My Cousin, the Ringwraith” is an example of which of the following?
(a) Kenning.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Metaphor.

2. What is ash-e reshteh, per the novel?
(a) Noodle soup.
(b) Clam chowder.
(c) Beef stew.
(d) Chicken broth.

3. The term “baad gir” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Minaret.
(b) Place of worship.
(c) Wind catcher.
(d) Sheep pen.

4. Under which of the following does the car that takes Darius from the Tehran airport to his grandparents’ house park upon arrival?
(a) A spreading dome.
(b) The open sky.
(c) A walnut tree.
(d) An awning.

5. The word “salaam” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Peace.
(b) Goodbye.
(c) War.
(d) Greetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following trees lines the walkways of the public garden in Yazd Darius visits with Sohrab and his family?

2. The term “haji badum” means which of the following, per the novel?

3. Which of the following is among the names Laleh gives to the goldfish on the Kellner’s Haft-Seen?

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

5. What physical feature does Darius report sharing with Stephen Kellner?

(see the answer key)

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