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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Memed feel when Durdu robs the nomads?

2. Where is Hatche taken to prison?

3. Why does Iraz's brother-in-law steal her land?

4. In "Chapter 13", what does Hatche's mother tell her about Memed?

5. How does Durdu attack the machine gun nest in "Chapter 12"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the beginning of "Chapter 12", why is Memed upset with Durdu?

2. What does Abdi do to punish Hatche after he is shot by Memed?

3. What does the area between the Taurus Mountains and the sea look like?

4. What happens when Memed meets with Durmish Ali in "Chapter 15"?

5. In "Chapter 2", why does Memed run through the thistles?

6. What does Memed do during the harvest in "Chapter 5"?

7. How does Memed feel before running off with Hatche?

8. How does Suleyman help Memed after he shoots Abdi?

9. How does Aunt Huru feel about Lame Ali tracking Abdi?

10. What happens when Durdu's group is attacked in "Chapter 12"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use suspense in "Memed, My Hawk"? Consider the parallel plot lines of Memed trying to seek revenge as a group of people tries to seek revenge by killing him.

Essay Topic 2

How is Abdi an antagonist? Consider his character throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the symbolism of the thistles in this novel.

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