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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Ali's uncle says that he traveled with the King of Kings for __________________.
(a) 20 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 30 years.

3. When did the Prophet Elias appoint the Ashouks?
(a) During Ramadan.
(b) No one knows for sure.
(c) After Ramadan.
(d) Before Ramadan.

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

5. How does Iljas Beg feel about the war in Chapter 9?
(a) He is ignoring all news of the war.
(b) He is upset over it.
(c) He is confused about the war.
(d) He is excited about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stories does Ali hear about Karabagh while waiting for Nino?

2. Where does Iljas Beg host a graduation party?

3. Where is the Russian boys' school?

4. How long does Ali wait in Shusha for Nino before hearing tales about Karabagh?

5. How many Ashouks does the narrator say are left?

(see the answer key)

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