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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The term “khiar” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Melon.
(b) Squash.
(c) Cucumber.
(d) Zucchini.

3. The word “Chaharshanbeh” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Thursday.

4. Nowruz commemorates which of the following in the novel?
(a) Autumnal equinox.
(b) Winter solstice.
(c) Vernal equinox.
(d) Summer solstice.

5. What is Darius’s middle name?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Bert.
(c) Elmo.
(d) Grover.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The novel suggests that the phrase “afiat basheh” is equivalent to which of the following?

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

4. Which of the following smells does Darius ascribe to boys’ locker rooms?

5. The term “zandayi” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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