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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The comment that “my stomach jiggled like some sort of gelatinous non-humanoid life-form” (251) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Kenning.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Conceit.

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

3. With whom does Darius note the Kellners had sent Farbia and Ardeshir a rice platter?
(a) The Rezaeis.
(b) The Esfahanis.
(c) The Mousavians.
(d) The Ardekanis.

4. What color of cleats does Darius procure for Sohrab?
(a) White.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

5. How old is Darius’s cousin Parviz?
(a) 17.
(b) 21.
(c) 23.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. The term “khiar” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

2. In which of the following colors are the Bahramis’ boxes of jasmine painted?

3. 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?

4. The comment that “It’s like Springfield back in the United States: There is one in every province” (240) offers an example of which of the following?

5. The term “merci” means which of the following in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Darius note for identifying Sohrab as a good listener at the Bahrami Nowruz celebration?

2. What reasons does Shirin give for not having taught Darius Farsi?

3. Why, per Darius, is kabob koobideh “the most suspicious-looking” of Persian foods (259-60)?

4. What does Darius confess to Sohrab that leads him to affirm that Laleh cannot take his place?

5. Why does Darius begin to get angry with Laleh as they leave Ashkan’s store?

6. What is Persian Casual, in Darius’s estimation?

7. Why, as Darius asserts to Sohrab at the Bahrami Nowruz celebration, does he think Stephen does not love him?

8. What occasions does Darius note prompt serving chelo kabob at his home?

9. What reason does Stephen give for having stopped telling Darius stories?

10. What does Darius note wanting to learn from Simin, but which he is unable to ask after?

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