1. The term “noon-e sangak” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Oven-baked flatbread.
(b) Day-old flatbread.
(c) Deep-fried flatbread.
(d) Stone-baked flatbread.

2. Which of the following bands does Fariba call her favorite?
(a) Ambroisa.
(b) Ace of Bass.
(c) Air Supply.
(d) ABBA.

3. The word “chador” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Headscarves and jackets.
(b) Large black robes.
(c) Fancy hats.
(d) Flowing, loose pants.

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

5. The comment that “It was the U.S.S. Enterprise of toaster ovens” (167) is an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Simile.
(d) Kenning.

Short Answer Questions

1. The comment that “It’s like Springfield back in the United States: There is one in every province” (240) offers an example of which of the following?

2. Which of the following is Darius wearing upon exiting Customs into Iran?

3. The word “desultorily” carries which of the following meanings?

4. The term “khodahafes” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

5. What brand of cleats does Daruis procure for Sohrab?

(see the answer key)

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