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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) Conceit.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Simile.
(d) Kenning.

2. Which of the following does Darius NOT borrow from Sohrab?
(a) Cleats.
(b) Towel.
(c) Boxers.
(d) Shorts.

3. In what grade is Laleh?
(a) Second.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

4. How long passed since Shirin saw Fariba in person when they reunite in the novel?
(a) 17 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 22 years.
(d) 70 years.

5. What is the mascot of Darius’s school?
(a) Greyhounds.
(b) Chargers.
(c) Antlers.
(d) Billies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Ardeshir and Fariba been married in the novel?

2. What is the origin of the tea Darius gives Fariba?

3. In a comment that “the park near the Jameh Mosque […] was becoming our spot” (235), the “our” refers to Darius and which of the following?

4. The term “noon-e panjereh” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

5. With whom does Darius note the Kellners had sent Farbia and Ardeshir a rice platter?

(see the answer key)

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