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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what Lord of the Rings character does Darius compare Trent?
(a) Holman Cotton.
(b) Odo Proudfoot.
(c) Fatty Bolger.
(d) Frodo Baggins.

3. The term “azan” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Call to prayer.
(b) Call for dinner.
(c) Call for alms.
(d) Call to arms.

4. The work “nakon” carries which of the following meanings, per the novel?
(a) Thank you.
(b) Don't.
(c) Please.
(d) Do.

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

6. Why, in “Truck Nuts,” is Stephen obliged to brake while driving?
(a) In order to avoid running over a toddler.
(b) He isn’t.
(c) In order to avoid running on empty.
(d) In order to avoid running a red light.

7. What size bed is Darius allotted in his grandparents’ house?
(a) Full.
(b) King.
(c) Queen.
(d) Twin.

8. 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.

9. What is the name of Darius’s gym teacher?
(a) Fortes.
(b) Pianos.
(c) Mezzianos.
(d) Allegros.

10. The term “hel” carries what meaning, per the novel?
(a) Cumin.
(b) Cardamom.
(c) Bergamot.
(d) Cinnamon.

11. The word “bebakhshid” means which of the following, per the novel?
(a) No, please.
(b) Go away.
(c) Excuse me.
(d) Thank you.

12. Which soda does Javaneh prefer?
(a) Dr Pepper.
(b) Sunkist.
(c) Big Red.
(d) RC Cola.

13. The word “desultorily” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) Chipper and upbeat.
(b) Focused and intent.
(c) Drifting and aimless.
(d) Rebuking and denigrating.

14. How long does it take the Bahramis and Kellners to reach Persepolis from Yazd?
(a) 7.5 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 4.5 hours.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color headscarf does Laleh wear to arrive in Iran?

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

3. How long is Darius able to enjoy Stephen’s company most evenings, by report?

4. 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?

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

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