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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The phrase “pedar sag” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Your mother is ugly.
(b) Your father is a dog.
(c) Your mother is a dog.
(d) Your father smells of elderberries.

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

3. The word “baleh” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Maybe.
(b) I don't know.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

4. Which of the following does Darius remember to pack before playing soccer with Sohrab again?
(a) Flags.
(b) Water.
(c) Supportive underwear.
(d) Cleats.

5. On what date are the Kellners scheduled to leave Iran?
(a) 3 April.
(b) 2 April.
(c) 1 April.
(d) 4 April.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many siblings does Sohrab report having?

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

5. What size shoe does Darius wear?

(see the answer key)

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