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

4. The comment that “It always seemed like Farsi was this special thing between Mom and Laleh, like Star Trek was between Dad and me” (21) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Metaphor.

5. What size shoe does Sohrab wear?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 44.
(d) 40.

6. The word “qottab” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Cotton candy.
(b) Sugar-dusted rosettes.
(c) Fruit leather.
(d) Fried almond-filled pastries.

7. What does Darius report Stephen regards as the best trick-or-treat candy?
(a) Raisins.
(b) Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
(c) Reese’s Pieces.
(d) Money.

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

9. The word “desultorily” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) Rebuking and denigrating.
(b) Drifting and aimless.
(c) Chipper and upbeat.
(d) Focused and intent.

10. The word “shomaa” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) You, informal.
(b) You, formal.
(c) Him, formal.
(d) Her, formal.

11. The word “amou” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Ally.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Friend.

12. How many cubes of ice does Laleh take in her tea, by report?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

13. The word “salaam” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Peace.
(b) Greetings.
(c) Goodbye.
(d) War.

14. The word “mamou” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Mother.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Father.

15. Where is the Portland celebration of Chaharshanbeh Suri, per the novel?
(a) Cypress Park.
(b) Oaks Park.
(c) Cedar Park.
(d) Mesquite Park.