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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On what date are the Kellners scheduled to leave Iran?
(a) 4 April.
(b) 2 April.
(c) 3 April.
(d) 1 April.

3. What is ash-e reshteh, per the novel?
(a) Chicken broth.
(b) Beef stew.
(c) Clam chowder.
(d) Noodle soup.

4. The term “hel” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Bergamot.
(c) Cardamom.
(d) Cumin.

5. The word “qottab” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Fried almond-filled pastries.
(b) Cotton candy.
(c) Sugar-dusted rosettes.
(d) Fruit leather.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “pashmak” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

2. Nowruz commemorates which of the following in the novel?

3. The work “nakon” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

4. What color is the bedspread Darius is allotted in his grandparents’ house?

5. Which of the following smells does Darius ascribe to boys’ locker rooms?

(see the answer key)

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