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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On which of the following does Part Three begin?
(a) Nowruz.
(b) Sizdah Bedar.
(c) Chaharshanbeh Suri.
(d) Yawm-e-Ali.

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

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

5. How long have Ardeshir and Fariba been married in the novel?
(a) 50 years.
(b) 51 years.
(c) 49 years.
(d) 52 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Darius report his boss was born?

2. Which of the following does Darius note is incorporated into Persian ice cream?

3. The comment that “It’s like Springfield back in the United States: There is one in every province” (240) offers an example of which of the following?

4. The term “tah dig” carries what meaning, per the novel?

5. At what time does Darius wake to begin his trip to Iran?

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