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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The term “hel” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Cinnamon.
(b) Bergamot.
(c) Cumin.
(d) Cardamom.

2. The word “mamou” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Mother.
(c) Father.
(d) Aunt.

3. The word “robe” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Fig jam.
(b) Pepper sauce.
(c) Pomegranate molasses.
(d) Currant jelly.

4. How many siblings does Sohrab report having?
(a) 1.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

5. What size bed is Darius allotted in his grandparents’ house?
(a) King.
(b) Queen.
(c) Full.
(d) Twin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Darius work?

2. The word “klaxon” most nearly means which of the following?

3. What is ash-e reshteh, per the novel?

4. Under which of the following does the car that takes Darius from the Tehran airport to his grandparents’ house park upon arrival?

5. The phrase “Persians are even more meticulous than Hobbits” (87) offers an example of which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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