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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The term “hel” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Cardamom.
(b) Cumin.
(c) Cinnamon.
(d) Bergamot.

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

3. The word “klaxon” most nearly means which of the following?
(a) Stopping clattering.
(b) Alarm.
(c) Alien.
(d) Starting to clatter.

4. The word “dayi” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Husband of my mother’s sister.
(b) Brother of my father.
(c) Brother of my mother.
(d) Husband of my father’s sister.

5. How long does Darius report having been flying to get from Oregon to Iran?
(a) 32 hours.
(b) 40 hours.
(c) 48 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

6. The word “bebakhshid” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Thank you.
(b) Go away.
(c) Excuse me.
(d) No, please.

7. 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) Analogy.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Conceit.

8. For what company does Stephen work?
(a) Keller and Ditherton.
(b) Pascal and Ditherton.
(c) Keller and Newton.
(d) Newton and Pascal.

9. Which of the following is NOT a component of a lamassu?
(a) Body of an ox.
(b) Wings of an eagle.
(c) Tail of a lion.
(d) Head of a man.

10. Which of the following smells does Darius ascribe to boys’ locker rooms?
(a) Feta cheese and baby powder.
(b) Motor oil and steel.
(c) Limburger and baby oil.
(d) Bleach and waste.

11. What color headscarf does Shirin wear to arrive in Iran?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Pink.
(d) Blue.

12. How many siblings does Sohrab report having?
(a) 0.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

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

15. What physical feature does Darius report sharing with Stephen Kellner?
(a) Build.
(b) Eye color.
(c) Jawline.
(d) Hair color.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the comment that “for a beautiful, poetic language, it sounded as harsh as Klingon when they fought” (79), which of the following is the antecedent to the pronoun “they”?

3. What is the name of Darius’s gym teacher?

4. What school does Darius attend?

5. The word “desultorily” carries which of the following meanings?

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