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

2. What upsets Ali about Gandsha?
(a) His father was in prison there.
(b) His friend moved there.
(c) His relative was killed there.
(d) He lost his ring there.

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

4. What is the second wish Ali asks of his father?
(a) To be able to ignore the war entirely.
(b) To be able to join the war later.
(c) To be able to fight honorably in the war.
(d) To be able to write about the war.

5. According to Nino, who tried to frame the monk, David?
(a) A mother of ten.
(b) A woman with only one arm.
(c) An unmarried pregnant woman.
(d) A young girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nino tell Nachararyan the Persians have done to Transcaucasia?

2. Why does Ali go home in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 8, what does Ali say is the only reason he could go to war?

4. How does the war cause people to prosper financially?

5. What stories does Ali hear about Karabagh while waiting for Nino?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Ali visits Tiflis?

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

3. Why does Ali leave the Bailov Garrison at the end of Chapter 12?

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

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

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

7. What does Ali do after killing Nachararyan?

8. Why does Ali switch daggers with Iljas Beg at his graduation party?

9. Why is Nino eager to leave Ali's uncle's palace and return to Baku?

10. In Chapter 6, what reason does Nino give Ali for why they can't marry?

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