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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of camera does Jamsheed use?
(a) Pinhole.
(b) SLR.
(c) DSLR.
(d) Mirrorless.

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

4. The phrase “chetori toh” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) How are you, person with whom I am familiar or than whom I am older?
(b) How are you, person with whom I am unfamiliar or than whom I am younger?
(c) How are you, person with whom I am unfamiliar and than whom I am older?
(d) How are you, person with whom I am familiar and than whom I am younger?

5. Which of the following parts of Darius’s bicycle comes up missing?
(a) Gears.
(b) Wheels.
(c) Frame.
(d) Handlebars.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Darius able to enjoy Stephen’s company most evenings, by report?

2. The word “Chaharshanbeh” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?

3. The comment that “It always seemed like Farsi was this special thing between Mom and Laleh, like Star Trek was between Dad and me” (21) offers an example of which of the following?

4. The term “noon-e panjereh” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

5. How long does Darius report having been on Prozac?

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