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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nachararyan decide to befriend Nino's father?
(a) To make connections in Georgia.
(b) Because he is bored.
(c) So Nino falls in love with him.
(d) To help Ali marry Nino.

2. How does Ali describe his kiss with Nino in Chapter 3?
(a) Forced.
(b) Improper.
(c) Pleasant.
(d) Perfect.

3. What is the second wish Ali asks of his father?
(a) To be able to fight honorably in the war.
(b) To be able to ignore the war entirely.
(c) To be able to write about the war.
(d) To be able to join the war later.

4. Where does Ali meet Nino after being lectured by his father in Chapter 3?
(a) Chaplain's Square.
(b) Fisher's Field.
(c) Mayor's Manor.
(d) Governor's Garden.

5. 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.

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

7. What is Ali's Koran open to when he comes home from the opera?
(a) A cryptic message.
(b) A list of rules.
(c) A warning.
(d) A blessing.

8. Who declares the war that wakes Ali from his dreams of marrying Nino?
(a) A Turkish leader.
(b) The Queen of England.
(c) China's monarch.
(d) The Russian Czar.

9. How does Ali say he feels about using cutlery?
(a) He doesn't care.
(b) He thinks it is civilized.
(c) He hates it.
(d) He knows he isn't good at it.

10. Why does Prince Dadiani invite Ali and Nino to his castle for the first time?
(a) To watch them dance.
(b) To show them a forest.
(c) To challenge them to a game of cards.
(d) To offer them gifts.

11. How does Kotshi feel about war?
(a) He thinks it costs too much money.
(b) He loves the politics behind war.
(c) He is eager to fight.
(d) He thinks it is always a bad idea.

12. What does Ali say Baku is like?
(a) A tree.
(b) A nut.
(c) A shell.
(d) A prison.

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

14. How does Ali describe the Passion Play of Holy Hussein?
(a) Mournful.
(b) Entertaining.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Problematic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ali visits Seyd Mustafa in Chapter 11, what is Seyd upset about?

2. What is Susha best known for?

3. At the end of Chapter 9, where does Ali ask Nino to go with him?

4. Why do people ask Ali if he is off to war in Chapter 7?

5. In Chapter 1, where does Ali say he plans to study?

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