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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following does Darius remember to pack before playing soccer with Sohrab again?
(a) Shin guards.
(b) Cleats.
(c) Water.
(d) A towel.

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

4. Which of the following ends up as one of Sohrab and Darius’s teammates?
(a) Ali-Reza.
(b) Asghar.
(c) Armin.
(d) Soheil.

5. The term “hel” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Cumin.
(c) Bergamot.
(d) Cardamom.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “qottab” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

2. Which of the following is among the sites recommended by the second Iranian customs officer Darius encounters?

3. In what city does Soheil live?

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

5. The word “bebakhshid” means which of the following, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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