1. The word “klaxon” most nearly means which of the following?
(a) Stopping clattering.
(b) Alarm.
(c) Alien.
(d) Starting to clatter.

2. The word “shomaa” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Her, formal.
(b) You, informal.
(c) You, formal.
(d) Him, formal.

3. Which of the following is NOT a component of a lamassu?
(a) Head of a man.
(b) Wings of an eagle.
(c) Tail of a lion.
(d) Body of an ox.

4. Where does Darius report his boss was born?
(a) Quezon City.
(b) Manila.
(c) San Juan.
(d) Palayan.

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

Short Answer 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”?

2. The term “hel” carries what meaning, per the novel?

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

4. Which of the following is the name of the nurse at Darius’s school?

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

(see the answer key)

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