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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book does Darius bring to read on the trip to Iran?
(a) The Silmarillion.
(b) The Hobbit.
(c) Lord of the Rings.
(d) Unfinished Tales.

2. How many siblings does Sohrab report having?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

3. The term “tah dig” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Soft top-of-the-pot rice.
(b) Crispy top-of-the-pot rice.
(c) Crispy bottom-of-the-pot rice.
(d) Soft bottom-of-the-pot rice.

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

5. How many cubes of ice does Laleh take in her tea, by report?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “Chaharshanbeh” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?

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

3. Where does Darius report wanting to work?

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

5. Through which of the following airports do the Kellners fly on their trip to Iran?

(see the answer key)

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