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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject does Ali struggle in?
(a) Art.
(b) Religion.
(c) History.
(d) Math.

2. What color is the "Horse of Karabagh"?
(a) Red-gold.
(b) Yellow-gold.
(c) Black-silver.
(d) Blue-silver.

3. What groups of people live in Susha?
(a) Only Muslims.
(b) Muslim and Jewish.
(c) Armenian and Muslim.
(d) Jewish and Armenian.

4. How does Ali get a seat on the train in Chapter 8?
(a) He tips the conductor.
(b) His uncle gets it for him.
(c) He just walks on the train.
(d) He bribes the driver.

5. What does Ali switch with Iljas Beg before he dances with Nino?
(a) Shields.
(b) Handkerchiefs.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Daggers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ali say he feels about using cutlery?

2. In Chapter 7, what does Ali fear has corrupted Nino?

3. What does Ali say Baku is like?

4. Why does Ali's uncle visit from Iran?

5. In Chapter 1, who challenges the boys to choose between Europe and Asia?

(see the answer key)

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