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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 is Mehmed Haidar studying to be?
(a) A musician.
(b) An officer.
(c) A priest.
(d) A writer.

2. How does Ali describe his house in Chapter 1?
(a) Poor.
(b) Insufficient.
(c) Opulent.
(d) Desirable.

3. Why do people ask Ali if he is off to war in Chapter 7?
(a) He is a boy.
(b) He speaks out against the war.
(c) His horse is running.
(d) He is dressed in formal wear.

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

5. Where does Iljas Beg host a graduation party?
(a) At his family's country home.
(b) At his father's palace.
(c) At the university.
(d) At a ballroom in Moscow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Russians call Persian singing?

2. How many wishes does Ali's father grant him in Chapter 3?

3. What are the Ashouks known for?

4. Where is Susha located?

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

(see the answer key)

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