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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The word “pashmak” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Fried almond-filled pastries.
(b) Sugar-dusted rosettes.
(c) Fruit leather.
(d) Cotton candy.

3. What color headscarf does Shirin wear to arrive in Iran?
(a) Pink.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

4. The word “bebakhshid” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) No, please.
(b) Thank you.
(c) Go away.
(d) Excuse me.

5. Which of the following is among the names Laleh gives to the goldfish on the Kellner’s Haft-Seen?
(a) Tom.
(b) Dick
(c) Bob.
(d) Jim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color headscarf does Laleh wear to arrive in Iran?

2. For what company does Stephen work?

3. At what time do the Kellners arrive at the Portland International Airport on their trip to Iran?

4. What is the name of Darius’s gym teacher?

5. Which of the following parts of Darius’s bicycle comes up missing?

(see the answer key)

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