1. The word “chador” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Headscarves and jackets.
(b) Flowing, loose pants.
(c) Large black robes.
(d) Fancy hats.

2. How many cubes of sugar does Laleh take in her tea, by report?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

3. Under which of the following does the car that takes Darius from the Tehran airport to his grandparents’ house park upon arrival?
(a) A spreading dome.
(b) An awning.
(c) The open sky.
(d) A walnut tree.

4. Through which of the following airports do the Kellners fly on their trip to Iran?
(a) Reykjavik.
(b) Dubai International.
(c) Heathrow.
(d) Ben Gurion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The comment that “for a beautiful, poetic language, it sounded as harsh as Klingon when they fought” (79) offers an example of which of the following?

2. How long does Darius report having been flying to get from Oregon to Iran?

3. What size shoe does Darius wear?

4. Which faith does Sohrab practice?

5. What physical feature does Darius report sharing with Stephen Kellner?

(see the answer key)

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