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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Side B: Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mina is said to have "inherited" her "sharp sense of humor" (261) from which character?
(a) Emma.
(b) Leïli.
(c) Kimiâ.
(d) Sara.

2. What adjective does Kimiâ use to describe her partner Anna's smile near the end of Side B: Chapter 2?
(a) Wry.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Crooked.
(d) Impish.

3. At the beginning of the marriage between Darius and Sara, how had the two felt about having children?
(a) Darius had definitely wanted children, while Sara had not.
(b) Neither had wanted children.
(c) Both had wanted children.
(d) Sara had definitely wanted children, while Darius had not.

4. The translation of what type of texts helped Kimiâ to learn English?
(a) Song lyrics.
(b) Play scripts.
(c) Poems.
(d) Short stories.

5. In what band did Kimiâ's physical role model play?
(a) The Sex Pistols.
(b) X.
(c) The Ramones.
(d) Bauhaus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sara had repeatedly asked her daughters to help her translate her book into what language?

2. To what object does Kimiâ compare punk music?

3. Kimiâ reports often relegating her instructions to a waiter or salesperson to how many words during her time living in Paris?

4. What activity does Kimiâ NOT mention as one of her favorite childhood activities?

5. By whom was Kimiâ's name chosen?

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