1. The word “shomaa” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Her, formal.
(b) You, informal.
(c) Him, formal.
(d) You, formal.

2. The word “klaxon” most nearly means which of the following?
(a) Alarm.
(b) Alien.
(c) Stopping clattering.
(d) Starting to clatter.

3. The word “Chaharshanbeh” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Friday.

4. What is the name of Darius’s boss?
(a) Charles Apatan.
(b) Charlie Brown.
(c) Chuck Woolery.
(d) Chip Cusumano.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the comment that “for a beautiful, poetic language, it sounded as harsh as Klingon when they fought” (79), which of the following is the antecedent to the pronoun “they”?

2. About what ingredient in genmaicha does Darius not want Shirin to know?

3. What color headscarf does Shirin wear to arrive in Iran?

4. Which of the following is Darius wearing upon exiting Customs into Iran?

5. How many cubes of sugar does Laleh take in her tea, by report?

(see the answer key)

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