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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. In Chapter 5, what does Ali do at the Well of Pechapür?
(a) Prays.
(b) Dances.
(c) Feasts.
(d) Sleeps.

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

3. In Chapter 7, why does Persia decide to stay out of the war?
(a) It is for the unbelievers.
(b) Persia doesn't hear about the war.
(c) Persia likes Europe too much.
(d) It is too costly to fight.

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

5. When does Nino's father take Ali to Tiflis to meet the family?
(a) After Ali proves himself.
(b) After Ali begs him.
(c) After Nino passes her exams.
(d) After Georgia takes the lead in the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prince Dadiani invite Ali and Nino to his castle for the first time?

2. For whom is Nino named?

3. What does Ali say Nino looks like at Iljas Beg's graduation party?

4. What are the Ashouks known for?

5. Why does Ali travel to the Kipianis in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Ali catches Nachararyan kidnapping Nino?

2. How does Ali feel about his Asian heritage?

3. How does Kotshi feel about war?

4. What history of the Ashouks does the narrator give?

5. How does Ali feel when he rides the train to Baku in Chapter 8?

6. What does Ali do after killing Nachararyan?

7. How does Ali feel about staying at his uncle's palace in Shimran?

8. How does Ali feel about his friends after the Holy War is declared?

9. What does Ali's uncle reflect upon when he discusses his travels with the King of Kings?

10. How does Ali compare his courtship to Nino to the Asian way of courting?

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