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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The comment that “It always seemed like Farsi was this special thing between Mom and Laleh, like Star Trek was between Dad and me” (21) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Conceit.

2. The word “desultorily” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) Focused and intent.
(b) Drifting and aimless.
(c) Rebuking and denigrating.
(d) Chipper and upbeat.

3. What is the name of Darius’s gym teacher?
(a) Fortes.
(b) Mezzianos.
(c) Allegros.
(d) Pianos.

4. What physical feature does Darius report sharing with Stephen Kellner?
(a) Hair color.
(b) Jawline.
(c) Eye color.
(d) Build.

5. How many cubes of ice does Laleh take in her tea, by report?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is among the names Laleh gives to the goldfish on the Kellner’s Haft-Seen?

2. The word “mamou” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?

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

4. Where does Darius report wanting to work?

5. Where does Darius work?

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