2. What is the purpose of the proposed Empire of Turan?
(a) To help Baku become European.
(b) To tax Christians.
(c) To unite people of Turkish blood.
(d) To make Islam more peaceful.

3. How does Nino plan to restore her house in Baku?
(a) She wants to turn it into a farm.
(b) In a European style.
(c) A blend of east and west.
(d) Like a harem.

4. Why does Ali doubt some of the things Arslan tells him?
(a) Arslan doesn't like Ali.
(b) Arslan laughed too much.
(c) Arslan is known to lie.
(d) Arslan had been drinking.

5. After British troops leave Azerbaijan, who does Ali worry about coming in the country?
(a) Turkey.
(b) India.
(c) Russia.
(d) France.

6. Where does Nino say she plans to go when she is exiled for her mistake of leaving with Nachararyan?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

7. After staying in Persia with his uncle, why can't Ali return to war?
(a) He doesn't want to go back to war.
(b) The war is ending.
(c) The roads are blocked.
(d) Nino won't let him.

8. Why can't Nino go out on the streets in Shimran?
(a) She has too much work to do.
(b) She doesn't wear a veil.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She looks like a thief

9. How does Ali respond to being transferred to Paris?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is disappointed.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is angry.

10. What does Jahja want to do in Chapter 25 after meeting with Ali?
(a) Find a new job.
(b) Write a novel.
(c) Call an exorcist.
(d) Help Ali move.

11. How does the narrator describe Mirza during the meeting of oil princes in Chapter 16?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Determined.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) War-like.

12. What advice does Nino give Mirza about the new Baku?
(a) She tells Mirza how to act with westerners.
(b) She instructs Mirza to not go out in public.
(c) She teaches Mirza how to shake hands.
(d) She explains how Baku is too hostile for Mirza.

13. How does Arslan describe himself in combat against the Russians?
(a) Cowardly.
(b) Troubled.
(c) Under god's supervision.
(d) Brave.

14. How does the former British Consul from Persia in Chapter 28 feel about Azerbaijan?
(a) The country is on the road for economic failure.
(b) The country will become the next great empire.
(c) The country is ready for independence.
(d) The country will probably be taken over.

15. How does the eunuch at the Shimran harem feel about Ali's relationship with Nino?
(a) The eunuch thinks Ali pampers Nino.
(b) The eunuch thinks Ali ignores Nino.
(c) The eunuch thinks Ali beats Nino.
(d) The eunuch things Ali is true to Nino.