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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is among the sites recommended by the second Iranian customs officer Darius encounters?
(a) Masjid-e-Jameh.
(b) Ruins of Persepolis.
(c) Shah Cheragh.
(d) Tower of Winds.

2. At what time do the Kellners arrive at the Portland International Airport on their trip to Iran?
(a) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 5:30 a.m.
(c) 5:00 a.m.
(d) 6:00 a.m.

3. The comment that “Alexander the Great was the Trent Bolger of Ancient Persia” (155) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Kenning.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Conceit.

4. Which soda does Javaneh prefer?
(a) RC Cola.
(b) Big Red.
(c) Dr Pepper.
(d) Sunkist.

5. Which of the following does Darius NOT borrow from Sohrab?
(a) Cleats.
(b) Towel.
(c) Shorts.
(d) Boxers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what grade is Laleh?

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

4. The word “desultorily” carries which of the following meanings?

5. The word “robe” means which of the following, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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