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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nino tell Nachararyan the Persians have done to Transcaucasia?
(a) Torn it apart.
(b) Made it better.
(c) Ignored their pleas for help.
(d) Acted as kind guests.

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

3. Who does Nachararyan say is his cultural enemy?
(a) England.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Russia.
(d) The United States.

4. Where is Susha located?
(a) In a desert.
(b) On a plain.
(c) In the mountains.
(d) Near the ocean.

5. Why does Ali's uncle visit from Iran?
(a) To trade his goods.
(b) To ask for money.
(c) To get medical treatment.
(d) To attend school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ali's Koran open to when he comes home from the opera?

2. For whom is Nino named?

3. Who declares the war that wakes Ali from his dreams of marrying Nino?

4. How does Ali describe his house in Chapter 1?

5. How does Ali describe the Passion Play of Holy Hussein?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Seyd Mustafa convince Ali that the Koran is on his side for marrying Nino?

2. What happens to Arslan Aga when he fights against the Russians invading Baku?

3. How is Nino treated at Ali's uncle's palace in Shimran?

4. What happens when Ali visits Tiflis?

5. How does Ali feel during his first diplomatic reception?

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

7. What does Ali tell his father about war in Chapter 9?

8. What happens after Azerbaijan's sovereignty is recognized?

9. In Chapter 25, how does Ali feel about Jahja?

10. How does Ali feel about his Asian heritage?

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