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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. How does Iljas Beg feel about the war in Chapter 9?
(a) He is confused about the war.
(b) He is excited about it.
(c) He is ignoring all news of the war.
(d) He is upset over it.

2. What do the Kipianis want Nino to do before marrying Ali?
(a) Find a job.
(b) Finish school.
(c) Reconsider his offer.
(d) Take a vacation.

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

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

5. Why does Ali go home in Chapter 7?
(a) His uncle tells him to go home.
(b) His father sends a telegram.
(c) He is hiding from the war.
(d) He wants to protect Nino.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many descendants of the "Horse of Karabagh" are living?

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

3. What groups of people live in Susha?

4. During the war, where do people say Nachararyan transfers his money?

5. What are the Ashouks known for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ali do after killing Nachararyan?

2. How does Ali react to the birth of his daughter?

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

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

5. What does Ali do when he hears about the Russians entering into new sovereign Azerbaijan?

6. What advice does Safar Khan give Ali about marriage in Chapter 12?

7. How does Kotshi feel about war?

8. After Baku becomes a fully western city, what advice does Ali's father give Ali?

9. Why does Ali's father have such faith in Persia in Chapter 22?

10. How does Seyd Mustafa describe Nino's kidnapping?

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