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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second wish Ali asks of his father?
(a) To be able to ignore the war entirely.
(b) To be able to fight honorably in the war.
(c) To be able to write about the war.
(d) To be able to join the war later.

2. What do the Kipianis want Ali to wait for before proposing to Nino?
(a) For the war to end.
(b) For Nino to visit Russia.
(c) For Nino's uncle to approve.
(d) For Ali to find a job.

3. What does Ali say about the veil when discussing marriage with Nino's father?
(a) He says he supports it.
(b) He says he doesn't care either way.
(c) He says he renounces it.
(d) He says it's none of anyone's business what he thinks.

4. How does the war cause people to prosper financially?
(a) They find gold.
(b) More weapons are sold.
(c) Oil prices rise.
(d) Poor people are killed.

5. In Chapter 8, what does Ali say is the only reason he could go to war?
(a) If Nino was in danger.
(b) If his father told him.
(c) If his homeland were threatened.
(d) If he was forced to by the goverment.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nino, who tried to frame the monk, David?

2. What do Ali and Nino have to pass through to get to Shimran?

3. What is the first thing Ali and Nino do when they arrive at Shimran?

4. How does Ali get a seat on the train in Chapter 8?

5. How long does Ali visit with Nino's family in Tiflis?

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