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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The word “desultorily” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) Drifting and aimless.
(b) Rebuking and denigrating.
(c) Focused and intent.
(d) Chipper and upbeat.

2. Where does Darius report wanting to work?
(a) Safeway.
(b) A take-it-and-bake-it pizza place.
(c) Tea Haven.
(d) Rose City Teas.

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

4. The word “dayi” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Brother of my mother.
(b) Husband of my father’s sister.
(c) Husband of my mother’s sister.
(d) Brother of my father.

5. The word “mamou” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Father.
(c) Mother.
(d) Uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “klaxon” most nearly means which of the following?

2. The word “babou” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?

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

4. In what grade is Laleh?

5. The word “shomaa” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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