View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice 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 “it”?
(a) Farsi.
(b) Arabic.
(c) French.
(d) Taarof.

2. 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) Conceit.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Hyperbole.

3. Which of the following does Darius receive as a Nowruz present from his grandparents?
(a) A jersey.
(b) Money.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A button-up shirt.

4. Where is the Portland celebration of Chaharshanbeh Suri, per the novel?
(a) Cypress Park.
(b) Mesquite Park.
(c) Cedar Park.
(d) Oaks Park.

5. The word “mamou” carries which of the following meanings in the novel?
(a) Father.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. The term “zandayi” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?

2. The comment that “The house felt cozy, like a Hobbit-hole” (206) offers an example of which of the following?

3. Which of the following is included on “Most Haft-Seens,” per the novel (25)?

4. With whom does Darius note the Kellners had sent Farbia and Ardeshir a rice platter?

5. How long does Darius report having been on Prozac?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 227 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample