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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. When did the Prophet Elias appoint the Ashouks?
(a) After Ramadan.
(b) Before Ramadan.
(c) During Ramadan.
(d) No one knows for sure.

2. What groups of people live in Susha?
(a) Only Muslims.
(b) Armenian and Muslim.
(c) Jewish and Armenian.
(d) Muslim and Jewish.

3. In Chapter 8, what does Ali say is the only reason he could go to war?
(a) If he was forced to by the goverment.
(b) If his father told him.
(c) If his homeland were threatened.
(d) If Nino was in danger.

4. What is Mehmed Haidar studying to be?
(a) An officer.
(b) A priest.
(c) A writer.
(d) A musician.

5. What does Ali's father lecture him on in Chapter 3?
(a) Passing school.
(b) Treating people kindly.
(c) Saving money.
(d) Avoiding politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ali get a seat on the train in Chapter 8?

2. In Chapter 7, what does Ali fear has corrupted Nino?

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

4. How does Kotshi feel about war?

5. Once the war starts, what happens to the train stations?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Shusha look like?

2. What does Nino's father lecture Ali about when they discuss marriage?

3. Why does Ali give Arslan Aga alcohol in Chapter 19?

4. In Chapter 15, where do Ali and Nino decide to live?

5. What does the Caliph's plenipotentiary do in Chapter 27 to impact the war?

6. While in Tiflis, what makes Nino worry about her future with Ali?

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

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

9. What is Ali and Nino's trip to Shimran like?

10. In Chapter 24, how does Ali's uncle describe Persia?

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