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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Through which of the following airports do the Kellners fly on their trip to Iran?
(a) Ben Gurion.
(b) Dubai International.
(c) Heathrow.
(d) Reykjavik.

2. What color is the bedspread Darius is allotted in his grandparents’ house?
(a) Green.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

3. Which of the following parts of Darius’s bicycle comes up missing?
(a) Handlebars.
(b) Frame.
(c) Gears.
(d) Seat.

4. The word “mamanbozorg” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Great-uncle.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Great-aunt.
(d) Grandmother.

5. The term “tah dig” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Crispy bottom-of-the-pot rice.
(b) Soft bottom-of-the-pot rice.
(c) Soft top-of-the-pot rice.
(d) Crispy top-of-the-pot rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. The comment that “Alexander the Great was the Trent Bolger of Ancient Persia” (155) offers an example of which of the following?

2. Which of the following is NOT a component of a lamassu?

3. The word “Chaharshanbeh” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?

4. The word “babou” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?

5. To what Lord of the Rings character does Darius compare Trent?

(see the answer key)

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