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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what decision do the oil princes make at the end of their meeting?
(a) To raise their prices.
(b) To join the war.
(c) To hide half their oil.
(d) To wait.

2. 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 he was forced to by the goverment.
(d) If his homeland were threatened.

3. What does Safar Khan tell Ali he must name his first born?
(a) Mohammad.
(b) Ibrahim.
(c) Fadi.
(d) Ali.

4. After disappointing many people with his feelings about the war, what does Ali look to for inspiration?
(a) The mountains.
(b) The sea.
(c) The desert.
(d) The trees.

5. What is Ali's Koran open to when he comes home from the opera?
(a) A blessing.
(b) A warning.
(c) A cryptic message.
(d) A list of rules.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nachararyan able to land the first punch while fighting Ali over kidnapping Nino?

2. Why does Nino take Ali to a western city in Tiflis?

3. Who declares the war that wakes Ali from his dreams of marrying Nino?

4. What is Mehmed Haidar studying to be?

5. In Chapter 7, why does Persia decide to stay out of the war?

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