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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 “pedar sag” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Your mother is ugly.
(b) Your father is a dog.
(c) Your mother is a dog.
(d) Your father smells of elderberries.

2. What is faludeh, per the novel?
(a) Tahini and pastry.
(b) Gelato and toast.
(c) Lime sherbet and crackers.
(d) Rosewater sorbet and noodles.

3. What is the name of Darius’s gym teacher?
(a) Fortes.
(b) Allegros.
(c) Pianos.
(d) Mezzianos.

4. How long passed since Shirin saw Fariba in person when they reunite in the novel?
(a) 17 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 70 years.
(d) 22 years.

5. How long does it take the Bahramis and Kellners to reach Persepolis from Yazd?
(a) 4.5 hours.
(b) 7.5 hours.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 3 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “bebakhshid” means which of the following, per the novel?

2. How long does Ardeshir spend watering his fig trees?

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

4. In what grade is Laleh?

5. To what Lord of the Rings character does Darius compare Trent?

(see the answer key)

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