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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The word “amou” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Cousin.
(b) Friend.
(c) Ally.
(d) Uncle.

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

3. The word “Chaharshanbeh” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Wednesday.

4. Which of the following smells does Darius ascribe to boys’ locker rooms?
(a) Bleach and waste.
(b) Limburger and baby oil.
(c) Motor oil and steel.
(d) Feta cheese and baby powder.

5. Through which of the following airports do the Kellners fly on their trip to Iran?
(a) LGA.
(b) SAT.
(c) JFK.
(d) EWR.

Short Answer Questions

1. The phrase “pedar sag” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

2. What color headscarf does Shirin wear to arrive in Iran?

3. The comment that “Her voice was getting whinier by the second, the pitch rising higher and higher like a teakettle on the cusp of whistling” (58) offers an example of which of the following?

4. How many siblings does Sohrab report having?

5. For what company does Stephen work?

(see the answer key)

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