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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The comment that “Alexander the Great was the Trent Bolger of Ancient Persia” (155) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Kenning.

2. The comment that Darius “didn’t know how he did it. How he adapted himself to get along with all the Bahrami men, like a chameleon” (188) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Simile.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Kenning.

3. What color is the car in front of the Rezaei house when Darius arrives after the death of Sohrab’s father?
(a) Blue-green.
(b) Gray-brown.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red-gold.

4. What article of clothing receives attention in “Captain’s Holiday,” per Darius?
(a) Gold leggings.
(b) Silver trunks.
(c) Copper shirt.
(d) Bronze hat.

5. Which of the following does Darius receive as a Nowruz present from Sohrab?
(a) A jersey.
(b) Money.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A button-up shirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. The term “hel” carries what meaning, per the novel?

2. How long does Darius report having been on Prozac?

3. The comparison Darius makes between Nowruz and Christmas at the beginning of “My Cousin, the Ringwraith” is an example of which of the following?

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

5. Which of the following is NOT a component of a lamassu?

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