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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. With what Chicago team’s logo is the lighter marked that Cyrus considers using to burn himself?
(a) Bulls.
(b) Bears.
(c) Cubs.
(d) White Sox.

4. What medical student does Cyrus harangue?
(a) Bridich.
(b) Schmidt.
(c) Monfort.
(d) Feasel.

5. What ship shot down Flight 655?
(a) USS Kerrville.
(b) USS Enterprise.
(c) USS Vincennes.
(d) USS Victory.

6. What causes Ali’s death?
(a) Industrial accident.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Stroke.
(d) Cirrhosis.

7. Where had Cyrus’s mother intended to meet Arash?
(a) Kuwait.
(b) Bahrain.
(c) Dubai.
(d) Qatar.

8. About which of the following is the first excerpt of Cyrus’s project the novel presents?
(a) Qu Yuan.
(b) Bobby Sands.
(c) Bhagat Singh.
(d) Hypatia of Alexandria.

9. On what date is Cyrus born?
(a) May 11, 1994.
(b) April 12, 1986.
(c) March 13, 1988.
(d) June 10, 1992.

10. How tall is Cyrus?
(a) 5’6”.
(b) 6’6”.
(c) 6’0”.
(d) 6’3”.

11. At what establishment did Zee work?
(a) Yellow Mississippi.
(b) Green Nile.
(c) Blue Danube.
(d) Red Amazon.

12. Which of the following had Cyrus been dating when he met Zee?
(a) Greta.
(b) Eileen.
(c) Irene.
(d) Kathleen.

13. How old is Orkideh when Cyrus visits her at her installation?
(a) 29.
(b) 28.
(c) 55.
(d) 54.

14. On what day does Orkideh’s final installation open?
(a) January 2.
(b) February 1.
(c) April 30.
(d) March 31.

15. What term is used to label habitual Iranian politeness norms?
(a) Keigo.
(b) Taarof.
(c) Takalluf.
(d) Obsequy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What art style does Orkideh claim Persia developed before any European?

2. What rank does William M. Fogarty hold?

3. To which of the following is Arash compared?

4. Which of the following does Cyrus quote at Gabe?

5. What is the name of the coffee shop run by an AA member?

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