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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The word “desultorily” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) Focused and intent.
(b) Rebuking and denigrating.
(c) Drifting and aimless.
(d) Chipper and upbeat.

2. How many siblings does Sohrab report having?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 0.

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

4. The word “shomaa” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Her, formal.
(b) You, formal.
(c) You, informal.
(d) Him, formal.

5. How long passed since Shirin saw Fariba in person when they reunite in the novel?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 22 years.
(c) 70 years.
(d) 17 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The phrase “pedar sag” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

4. The word “klaxon” most nearly means which of the following?

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

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