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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The word “qottab” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Sugar-dusted rosettes.
(b) Cotton candy.
(c) Fried almond-filled pastries.
(d) Fruit leather.

2. The term “Faravahar” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Winged man.
(b) Seated man.
(c) Hanged man.
(d) Standing man.

3. The comment that “It was the U.S.S. Enterprise of toaster ovens” (167) is an example of which of the following?
(a) Kenning.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metaphor.

4. Which of the following is Stephen’s favorite place to kiss Shirin when others are present?
(a) Corner of the mouth.
(b) Cheek.
(c) Temple.
(d) Forehead.

5. What color of cleats does Darius procure for Sohrab?
(a) White.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what prison was Sohrab’s father transferred?

2. What celebration typically marks Sizdeh Bedar, per the novel?

3. How old is Darius’s cousin Navid?

4. On which of the following does Part Three begin?

5. The term “noon-e sangak” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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