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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. What is the name of the docent who sees Cyrus collapse at the museum?
(a) Prateek.
(b) Hassan.
(c) Amar.
(d) Rochak.

2. Which of the following does Cyrus think he sees in the dream-vision featuring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
(a) Crepe myrtle.
(b) Wisteria.
(c) Magnolia.
(d) Dogwood.

3. For which of the following terms does the novel present a definition?
(a) Atrocious.
(b) Barbaric.
(c) Terrible.
(d) Horrific.

4. Who trains Arash in his peculiar assignment?
(a) Archibald.
(b) Ar-Zimraphel.
(c) Arman.
(d) Aratar.

5. What moniker do Cyrus and Zee assign to the sitting President of the United States?
(a) Invective.
(b) Derogation.
(c) Obscenity.
(d) Insult.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Iran, Ali has a record by which of the following?

2. Which of the following does Kareem Abdul-Jabbar quote in the novel?

3. What television program do Cyrus and Zee discuss?

4. After what sword is Arasah’s sword modeled?

5. What is the name of Leila’s neighbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ali note his wife had looked at him?

2. Why had Arash listened to Allegri’s Miserere?

3. Why does Ferdowsi give away the copper he receives?

4. Why is Arash not allowed to provide water to other soldiers?

5. Why does Orkideh note the Mona Lisa is notable?

6. What gift does Orkideh give Cyrus for his project?

7. How is Ferdowsi commissioned to write the Shahnameh?

8. Why does Cyrus posit Sang Linh is able to function so soon after Orkideh’s death?

9. What comments does Cyrus make that lead to a falling-out with Zee?

10. Per Orkideh, what marks out grace?

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