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My Achilles' Meal Quick Quiz

Quiz by Brian Camarco

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  • Q1
    What does the title 'My Achilles’ Meal' refer to in the context of the memoir?
    A famous recipe in Tehran
    A traditional Greek dish
    A humorous reference to a personal weakness experienced by the author
    A meal shared with friends
    30s
  • Q2
    What was the cause of the author's grandmother's illness?
    Old age
    Cancer
    Heart disease
    Complications from diabetes
    30s
  • Q3
    What unexpected event does the author recount about the day of her grandmother's funeral?
    Going toy shopping with Farah
    Staying home alone
    Attending the funeral
    Meeting new relatives
    30s
  • Q4
    How does the author feel about receiving multiple toys compared to her usual experiences?
    Indifferent
    Excited but confused
    Angry
    Overwhelmed and surprised
    30s
  • Q5
    What is Tavoos's secret to her longevity, according to Farah?
    Eating sugar
    Drinking water
    Eating only fruits
    Regular exercise
    30s
  • Q6
    What food does Tavoos offer the author that becomes the focus of her day?
    Bread
    Chicken
    Rice
    French fries
    30s
  • Q7
    Why does the author feel sick after eating the French fries?
    The food was spoiled
    She didn't like them
    She ate too many of them
    She was allergic
    30s
  • Q8
    What does the author choose to keep a secret from her family after the funeral?
    Her new toys
    The experience of eating French fries with Tavoos
    The shopping trip
    Her feelings about her grandmother's death
    30s
  • Q9
    What lesson about hospitality does the author learn from Tavoos?
    That food is always offered to guests
    That hospitality is about talking
    That guests should eat sparingly
    That only sweets are served
    30s
  • Q10
    What comparison does the author make between her new toys and the French fries?
    The toys were better shared with friends
    The toys were more fun than the fries
    The toys became less interesting compared to the fries
    The toys were a disappointment
    30s

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