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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What work does Darius cite as the origin of the name “Sohrab”?
(a) The Upanishads.
(b) The Kojiki.
(c) The Silmarillion.
(d) The Shahnahmeh.

2. At what time do the Kellners arrive at the Portland International Airport on their trip to Iran?
(a) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 5:00 a.m.
(c) 6:00 a.m.
(d) 5:30 a.m.

3. What color headscarf does Laleh wear to arrive in Iran?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Pink.
(d) Blue.

4. In what grade is Laleh?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Fourth.

5. The word “chador” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) Flowing, loose pants.
(b) Headscarves and jackets.
(c) Fancy hats.
(d) Large black robes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Darius work?

2. Where is the Portland celebration of Chaharshanbeh Suri, per the novel?

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

4. What physical feature does Darius report sharing with Stephen Kellner?

5. The word “qottab” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

(see the answer key)

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