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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What book does Darius bring to read on the trip to Iran?
(a) Lord of the Rings.
(b) The Silmarillion.
(c) Unfinished Tales.
(d) The Hobbit.

3. How long does it take the Bahramis and Kellners to reach Persepolis from Yazd?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 4.5 hours.
(c) 7.5 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

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

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

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

7. On what date are the Kellners scheduled to leave Iran?
(a) 4 April.
(b) 1 April.
(c) 3 April.
(d) 2 April.

8. Which faith does Sohrab practice?
(a) Islam.
(b) Secular humanism.
(c) Bahá’í.
(d) Zoroastrianism.

9. The phrase “chetori toh” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) How are you, person with whom I am unfamiliar or than whom I am younger?
(b) How are you, person with whom I am familiar and than whom I am younger?
(c) How are you, person with whom I am unfamiliar and than whom I am older?
(d) How are you, person with whom I am familiar or than whom I am older?

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

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

12. How many cubes of sugar does Laleh take in her tea, by report?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

14. What size bed is Darius allotted in his grandparents’ house?
(a) King.
(b) Twin.
(c) Full.
(d) Queen.

15. What size shoe does Darius wear?
(a) 11.
(b) 13.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “babou” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?

2. Which of the following parts of Darius’s bicycle comes up missing?

3. 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?

4. In what grade is Laleh?

5. What does Darius report Stephen regards as the best trick-or-treat candy?

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