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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The term “zandayi” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Father’s sister.
(b) Mother’s brother’s wife.
(c) Mother’s sister.
(d) Father’s brother’s wife.

2. To what Lord of the Rings character does Darius compare Trent?
(a) Frodo Baggins.
(b) Holman Cotton.
(c) Fatty Bolger.
(d) Odo Proudfoot.

3. The phrase “Persians are even more meticulous than Hobbits” (87) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Kenning.
(c) Simile.
(d) Conceit.

4. The term “khiar” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Cucumber.
(b) Squash.
(c) Melon.
(d) Zucchini.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Ardeshir and Fariba been married in the novel?

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

3. The word “shomaa” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

4. What size shoe does Darius wear?

5. How long passed since Shirin saw Fariba in person when they reunite in the novel?

(see the answer key)

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