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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nachararyan say keeps him from serving in the army?
(a) Travel plans.
(b) A sore foot.
(c) His father's power.
(d) A kidney disease.

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

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

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

6. During the war, where do people say Nachararyan transfers his money?
(a) To Armenia.
(b) To Sweden.
(c) To Russia.
(d) To England.

7. Why does Nino take Ali to a western city in Tiflis?
(a) To introduce him to family.
(b) To show him its greatness.
(c) To show him its ruin.
(d) To show him good shopping.

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

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

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

11. How does the war cause people to prosper financially?
(a) Oil prices rise.
(b) More weapons are sold.
(c) They find gold.
(d) Poor people are killed.

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

13. Where does Ali believe the Turks will enter Baku?
(a) Through the Jewish Quarter.
(b) Through the Russian Quarter.
(c) Through the English Quarter.
(d) Through the Armenian Quarter.

14. Why does Seyd say faith doesn't matter for women?
(a) They are uneducated.
(b) They don't have souls.
(c) They are fickle.
(d) They must agree with their husband.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ali describe the nights spent visiting Nino's family in Tiflis?

2. What does the Czar do after he fires the commander of the army?

3. What is Mehmed Haidar studying to be?

4. How does Nachararyan feel about Ali's desire to marry Nino?

5. Where is Susha located?

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