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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Nachararyan able to land the first punch while fighting Ali over kidnapping Nino?
(a) He has longer arms.
(b) He is a trained boxer.
(c) Ali wasn't watching.
(d) He moves faster.

2. In Chapter 1, who challenges the boys to choose between Europe and Asia?
(a) A fellow student.
(b) A professor.
(c) A principal.
(d) A father.

3. Why is Ali unable to marry Nino after her attempted kidnapping?
(a) She is unwilling.
(b) He is running from the law.
(c) He is under vendetta.
(d) She is tainted.

4. Why are bodies buried in Kerbela?
(a) It is a peaceful place.
(b) It is a holy town.
(c) It is nearest to the battle grounds.
(d) It has enough room.

5. How does the narrator describe Mirza during the meeting of oil princes in Chapter 16?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Determined.
(c) Powerful.
(d) War-like.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iljas Beg arm Ali with after hearing that Nino has been kidnapped?

2. How does Ali get his horse to run faster when he is chasing after the kidnapped Nino?

3. In Chapter 16, who orders Ali to attend a meeting of oil princes?

4. What is the second wish Ali asks of his father?

5. What does Nachararyan describe as a trinity, while driving to City Club?

(see the answer key)

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