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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The comment that “for a beautiful, poetic language, it sounded as harsh as Klingon when they fought” (79) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Kenning.

2. In the comment that “for a beautiful, poetic language, it sounded as harsh as Klingon when they fought” (79), which of the following is the antecedent to the pronoun “it”?
(a) Taarof.
(b) Farsi.
(c) French.
(d) Arabic.

3. The term “ghormeh sabzi” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Salad of parsley, cilantro, and watercress.
(b) Stew with deer, barley, and carrots.
(c) Stew with mutton, dates, and figs.
(d) Stew with herbs, greens, and kidney beans.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “dayi” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?

2. Where does Darius report his boss was born?

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

4. The comment that “The house felt cozy, like a Hobbit-hole” (206) offers an example of which of the following?

5. Which of the following is Stephen’s favorite place to kiss Shirin when others are present?

(see the answer key)

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