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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Father.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sports implement was hanging in the office of Dr. Cooley, the headmaster of Balakian's new private high school?
(a) A soccer ball.
(b) A lacrosse stick.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A tennis racket.

2. What injury did Balakian sustain on the football field during August practice before his sophomore year?
(a) Pulled Achilles' heel.
(b) Heatstroke.
(c) Heat exhaustion.
(d) Torn knee ligament.

3. In what part of Manhattan did Aunt Anna live?
(a) Upper East Side.
(b) Upper West Side.
(c) Morningside Heights.
(d) Soho.

4. Why was Balakian's father unable to serve during World War II?
(a) Poor eyesight.
(b) Poor hearing.
(c) A limp.
(d) High blood pressure.

5. What does the name Arax mean?
(a) Current.
(b) Turbulence.
(c) Prosperity.
(d) Peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stock did grandmother recommend buying after she had a dream?

2. What college did Balakian's father say was "better than its name"?

3. What was the lowest mark Balakian's female relatives gave to the houses they viewed during their Sunday drives?

4. At what age did Balakian's father leave France for the United States?

5. Approximately how many Armenians were slaughtered in Diarbekir in 1915?

(see the answer key)

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