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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the comment that “for a beautiful, poetic language, it sounded as harsh as Klingon when they fought” (79), which of the following is the antecedent to the pronoun “they”?
(a) Shirin and Jamsheed.
(b) Stephen and Fariba.
(c) Shirin and Laleh.
(d) Jamsheed and Laleh.

2. Which soda does Javaneh prefer?
(a) Big Red.
(b) Sunkist.
(c) RC Cola.
(d) Dr Pepper.

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

4. What is the mascot of Darius’s school?
(a) Billies.
(b) Greyhounds.
(c) Antlers.
(d) Chargers.

5. How long passed since Shirin saw Fariba in person when they reunite in the novel?
(a) 22 years.
(b) 70 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 7 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Darius’s boss?

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

3. What school does Darius attend?

4. How many siblings does Sohrab report having?

5. The work “nakon” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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