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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The term “khiar” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Melon.
(b) Squash.
(c) Cucumber.
(d) Zucchini.

2. How long does Darius report having been flying to get from Oregon to Iran?
(a) 40 hours.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) 32 hours.
(d) 48 hours.

3. Where is the Portland celebration of Chaharshanbeh Suri, per the novel?
(a) Mesquite Park.
(b) Oaks Park.
(c) Cedar Park.
(d) Cypress Park.

4. How many days do Darius and Laleh take off from school after returning from Iran?
(a) 0.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

5. What size shoe does Sohrab wear?
(a) 40.
(b) 44.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the name of the nurse at Darius’s school?

2. The comment that “It was the U.S.S. Enterprise of toaster ovens” (167) is an example of which of the following?

3. Which soda does Javaneh prefer?

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

5. Which of the following does Darius receive as a Nowruz present from Sohrab?

(see the answer key)

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