1 What does Cyrus seek at the beginning of the novel? A sign from God Sobriety before he relapses A reason not to believe in God Relief from illness 2 What is Cyrus playing at in his job as a medical actor? Martyring himself Altruism Better pay Dying 3 Who does Cyrus roleplay at work? Only dying patients Patients or their family members Other doctors Non medical professionals 4 Who does not approve of Cyrus's job? Ali Sad James Zee Orkideh 5 What does Cyrus suffer from in sobriety? Ambivalence and antipathy Missing his father Withdrawal Bulimia 6 What organ does Cyrus ask a medical student about? A doom organ A hate organ Liver Heart 7 How does Cyrus refer to sobriety while sharing at an AA meeting? The divine sign he was waiting for Nothing in every direction Hell A personal martyrdom 8 Which of the following themes does this quote relate to: "'Recovery is made of words, and words have all these rules. How can anything so limited touch something as big as whatever the fuck a ‘Higher Power’ is? How can it get rid of the big ball of rot inside me?'" Queer Love Political Turmoil The Failure of Language Insomnia 9 Why does Gabe criticize Cyrus for seeking a definition of a higher power in Islam? Because Cyrus wasn't born yesterday. Because the Bible is more accessible in the Midwest. Because Cyrus is a poet, not a religious scholar. Because Cyrus is "the most American kid" that Gabe knows. 10 What surprises Cyrus about Gabe, his sponsor? That Gabe slept with hundreds of men That Gabe is a womanizer Gabe relapsed without telling Cyrus That Gabe is a sex addict 11 What does Cyrus profess to wanting? To die an insignificant death. To die a painless death. To matter, to make great art that people think matters, and for his death to matter. To live fruitfully and earn lots of money. 12 What does Cyrus claim to be uncertain of? Gabe's recovery The fact that his mother died Everything including gravity Zee's feelings for him 13 What has Cyrus struggled to do since a young age? Be pessimistic Be realistic Sleep Stay sober 14 Which of Cyrus's parents wanted to have him in the first place? Both Roya Ali Neither 15 Which of the following does Ali not bring with him to the US? Roya's pearl brooch His military boots A wedding photo Sketches that Roya made 16 Growing up, how did Ali frame Cyrus's Iranian heritage? That he should never privately think about his past That he should celebrate his heritage by writing poetry To announce his Iranianness was to "invite violence, harm" That he should proudly share about his culture with others 17 What activity soothes Cyrus and helps him sleep? Meditation Exercising during the day Imagining conversations between his heroes and his friends or family Getting sober 18 What did Arash do to Roya when they were younger? Protect her from bullies Help her study Urinate on her Push her into a fountain 19 Zee tells Sad James that Cyrus has plastered their apartment with what? Posters of famous poets The printed faces of martyrs Hand-drawn notes and charts figuring out his mother's identity Nothing—he has stripped the walls 20 What do Cyrus's friends talk him into doing? Running for Congress Flying to New York to speak with the dying artist, Orkideh Getting a full-time job Recommitting to AA meetings 21 What is revealed in the chapter from Zee's perspective? He is in love with Cyrus He wishes Cyrus would stop whining He actually secretly resents Cyrus He himself is an addict 22 What does Orkideh encourage visitors to speak to her about? Topics only related to death God Love and light Anything 23 What concept does Orkideh introduce to Cyrus? 18th Century European Art Earth Martyrs Angels of Death God's Living Martyrs 24 Where did Ali Shams work? Home Depot A private farm An industrial chicken farm An electronics store in Iran 25 According to Cyrus, everything in his life is contaminated by what? Sobriety Being chosen by God Pre-Industrial Revolution fantasies Late capitalism
