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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the comment that “for a beautiful, poetic language, it sounded as harsh as Klingon when they fought” (79), which of the following is the antecedent to the pronoun “they”?
(a) Shirin and Jamsheed.
(b) Shirin and Laleh.
(c) Stephen and Fariba.
(d) Jamsheed and Laleh.

2. The term “hel” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Bergamot.
(b) Cardamom.
(c) Cumin.
(d) Cinnamon.

3. Which faith does Sohrab practice?
(a) Secular humanism.
(b) Islam.
(c) Bahá’í.
(d) Zoroastrianism.

4. The word “dayi” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Husband of my mother’s sister.
(b) Brother of my mother.
(c) Brother of my father.
(d) Husband of my father’s sister.

5. Which of the following is Darius wearing upon exiting Customs into Iran?
(a) Long-sleeved T-shirt.
(b) Hoodie.
(c) Short-sleeved T-shirt.
(d) Sweatshirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Darius’s boss?

2. The word “qottab” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

3. Which of the following is among the names Laleh gives to the goldfish on the Kellner’s Haft-Seen?

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

5. In the comment that “for a beautiful, poetic language, it sounded as harsh as Klingon when they fought” (79), which of the following is the antecedent to the pronoun “it”?

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