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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The phrase “Persians are even more meticulous than Hobbits” (87) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Kenning.
(d) Conceit.

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

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

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

5. The word “salaam” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Peace.
(b) War.
(c) Greetings.
(d) Goodbye.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the Bahramis and Kellners to reach Persepolis from Yazd?

2. How long passed since Shirin saw Fariba in person when they reunite in the novel?

3. The word “amou” means which of the following, per the novel?

4. Why, in “Truck Nuts,” is Stephen obliged to brake while driving?

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

(see the answer key)

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