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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The term “azan” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Call to arms.
(b) Call for dinner.
(c) Call to prayer.
(d) Call for alms.

2. The novel suggests that the phrase “afiat basheh” is equivalent to which of the following?
(a) “Bless you” following a sneeze.
(b) “Make a hole” in a crowded area.
(c) “Pardon me” following moving past somebody.
(d) “Excuse me” following a belch.

3. Which of the following does Darius note is incorporated into Persian ice cream?
(a) Sumac.
(b) Sage.
(c) Saffron.
(d) Salt.

4. What is the origin of the tea Darius gives Fariba?
(a) Teesta Valley.
(b) Namring.
(c) Giele.
(d) Pumong.

5. With whom does Darius partner for his first game of Rook?
(a) Navid.
(b) Sohrab.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Parviz.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under which of the following does the car that takes Darius from the Tehran airport to his grandparents’ house park upon arrival?

2. What school does Darius attend?

3. The comment that “His skin was a volcano” (250) offers an example of which of the following?

4. Which of the following does Darius remember to pack before playing soccer with Sohrab again?

5. Where is the Portland celebration of Chaharshanbeh Suri, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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