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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Chapters One through Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Cyrus’s mother quote at Lisa Simpson?
(a) Adélia Prado.
(b) Hilda Hilst.
(c) Rachel de Queiroz.
(d) Cora Coralina.

2. To whom is the novel dedicated?
(a) Saints.
(b) Proselytizers.
(c) Sinners.
(d) Martyrs.

3. How does the novel translate the term “bademjan”?
(a) Tuber.
(b) Tomato.
(c) Banana.
(d) Eggplant.

4. What is the name of the coffee shop run by an AA member?
(a) Perk of the Job.
(b) Secret Stash.
(c) Mike’s Coffee.
(d) Black Bean Brew.

5. On what holiday does Ali call Arash?
(a) Mawlid.
(b) Ashura.
(c) Nowruz.
(d) Tasu'a.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Cyrus address in dream-visons?

2. What medical student does Cyrus harangue?

3. What is the name of Gabe’s son?

4. To which of the following is Gabe compared?

5. From which of the following groups does Zee claim descent?

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