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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Darius able to enjoy Stephen’s company most evenings, by report?
(a) 22 minutes.
(b) 60 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 47 minutes.

2. Which of the following parts of Darius’s bicycle comes up missing?
(a) Handlebars.
(b) Frame.
(c) Gears.
(d) Wheels.

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

4. Which of the following is among the sites recommended by the second Iranian customs officer Darius encounters?
(a) Masjid-e-Jameh.
(b) Azadi Tower.
(c) Ruins of Persepolis.
(d) Tower of Winds.

5. Which of the following is included on “Most Haft-Seens,” per the novel (25)?
(a) Coins.
(b) Vinegar.
(c) Photos.
(d) Mirrors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, in “Truck Nuts,” is Stephen obliged to brake while driving?

2. Where does Darius work?

3. Which soda does Javaneh prefer?

4. What color headscarf does Laleh wear to arrive in Iran?

5. What is the name of Darius’s gym teacher?

(see the answer key)

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