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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following bands does Fariba call her favorite?
(a) Air Supply.
(b) Ambroisa.
(c) Ace of Bass.
(d) ABBA.

2. In a comment that “the park near the Jameh Mosque […] was becoming our spot” (235), the “our” refers to Darius and which of the following?
(a) Laleh.
(b) Shirin.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Sohrab.

3. The term “ghormeh sabzi” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Stew with herbs, greens, and kidney beans.
(b) Salad of parsley, cilantro, and watercress.
(c) Stew with deer, barley, and carrots.
(d) Stew with mutton, dates, and figs.

4. The comment that “His skin was a volcano” (250) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Kenning.

5. What team is represented on the jersey Sohrab gives Darius?
(a) Esteghlal.
(b) Persepolis.
(c) Melli.
(d) Sepahan.

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

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

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

9. The word “baleh” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Maybe.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) I don't know.

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

11. The phrase “sobh bekheir” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Good morning.
(b) Good night.
(c) Good afternoon.
(d) Good evening.

12. The comment that “The house felt cozy, like a Hobbit-hole” (206) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Kenning.

13. How tall is the baad gir in Yazd?
(a) 400 feet.
(b) 100 feet.
(c) 300 feet.
(d) 200 feet.

14. Which of the following spices does Fariba use in her chelo kabob?
(a) Star anise.
(b) Fennel.
(c) Turmeric.
(d) Celery seed.

15. The term “khodahafes” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Hello.
(b) Goodbye.
(c) Shut up.
(d) Feed me.

Short Answer Questions

1. Per Darius, in which season of Star Trek: The Next Generation is “Captain’s Holiday?”

2. The comment that “Like Frodo when he wore the One Ring, I had slipped back into the Twilight world” (248) offers an example of which of the following?

3. With whom does Darius note the Kellners had sent Farbia and Ardeshir a rice platter?

4. What article of clothing receives attention in “Captain’s Holiday,” per Darius?

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

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