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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Darius report is his psychiatrist’s saying about depression?
(a) It is chronic and unending.
(b) It is anger turned inwards.
(c) It is his own fault.
(d) It is anger turned outwards.

5. To what prison was Sohrab’s father transferred?
(a) Evin.
(b) Alcatraz.
(c) Sing Sing.
(d) Abu Ghraib.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which faith does Sohrab practice?

3. Which of the following does Darius note is incorporated into Persian ice cream?

4. How old is Darius’s cousin Parviz?

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

(see the answer key)

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