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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The work “nakon” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Don't.
(b) Thank you.
(c) Please.
(d) Do.

4. The word “bebakhshid” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Go away.
(b) Thank you.
(c) No, please.
(d) Excuse me.

5. Which of the following is the name of the nurse at Darius’s school?
(a) Ms. Nightingale.
(b) Ms. Ogawa.
(c) Ms. Killinger.
(d) Ms. Rachet.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what grade is Laleh?

2. What size shoe does Sohrab wear?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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