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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Seven through Fourteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the novel render the term “emkanat”?
(a) Empathy.
(b) Empiricism.
(c) Possibilities.
(d) Positivity.

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

3. How does the novel gloss the term “palliative”?
(a) Making uncomfortable.
(b) Making unfriendly.
(c) Making friendly.
(d) Making comfortable.

4. As which of the following is Reza Shah Street renamed?
(a) Khomeini Avenue.
(b) Martyrs’ Highway.
(c) Revolution Street.
(d) Mullah Road.

5. How much is Cyrus’s mother’s bounty?
(a) $300,000.
(b) $1,000,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $150,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. About which of the following is the first excerpt of Cyrus’s project the novel presents?

2. From where does Edgar come?

3. What hourly rate does Cyrus earn for his work at the hospital?

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

5. On what holiday does Ali call Arash?

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