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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time does Darius wake to begin his trip to Iran?
(a) Noon.
(b) Three in the morning.
(c) Three in the afternoon.
(d) Midnight.

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

3. How long does Darius report having been on Prozac?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 3 months.

4. The work “nakon” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Thank you.
(b) Do.
(c) Don't.
(d) Please.

5. What color are the “truck nuts” left with Darius’s bicycle?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The word “chador” means which of the following, per the novel?

3. What does Darius report Stephen regards as the best trick-or-treat candy?

4. The word “salaam” means which of the following, per the novel?

5. The word “robe” means which of the following, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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