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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ali go home in Chapter 7?
(a) His uncle tells him to go home.
(b) He is hiding from the war.
(c) He wants to protect Nino.
(d) His father sends a telegram.

2. How does Nachararyan feel about Ali's desire to marry Nino?
(a) He agrees with it.
(b) He is confused by it.
(c) He disagrees with it.
(d) He is worried about it.

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

4. What does Nino tell Ali she needs help with at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) Money.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Math.
(d) Reading.

5. What are the Ashouks known for?
(a) Music.
(b) Dance.
(c) Painting.
(d) Poetry.

6. How does Ali know Count Nelikov is off to war?
(a) He writes a letter to Ali.
(b) He is riding his horse.
(c) He buys a new sword.
(d) He shouts it across town.

7. How long does Ali wait in Shusha for Nino before hearing tales about Karabagh?
(a) Three days.
(b) Six days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Four days.

8. Who takes Ali to a sulfur bath in Tiflis?
(a) Nino.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Nino's father.
(d) Uncles.

9. What does Nachararyan describe as a trinity, while driving to City Club?
(a) Three European countries.
(b) Muslims, Buddists and Hindus.
(c) Three great Caucasians.
(d) Money, power, and influence.

10. Where is Nino Kipiani originally from?
(a) China.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Germany.

11. What does Ali say about the veil when discussing marriage with Nino's father?
(a) He says he renounces it.
(b) He says he supports it.
(c) He says he doesn't care either way.
(d) He says it's none of anyone's business what he thinks.

12. Whom does Ali leave the arrangements of his marriage to Nino up to?
(a) Nino.
(b) Ali's father.
(c) Nino's mother.
(d) Nino's father.

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

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

15. What is the Gate of the Gray Wolf?
(a) A long, white fence.
(b) A pair of rocks.
(c) A wall built out of logs.
(d) An invisible line.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. For whom is Nino named?

5. Why is Ali happy about Europe's influence on Nino?

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