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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Nino, who tried to frame the monk, David?

3. Who fights with Russia over Baku?

4. What upsets Ali about Gandsha?

5. How does Iljas Beg feel about the war in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Kotshi feel about war?

3. How does Nino like her married life to Ali in exile?

4. Why does Ali say Baku is like a kernel in a nut?

5. What is Iljas Beg's graduation party like?

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

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

8. How does Ali respond to news of his transfer to Paris?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Ali a symbol for Azerbaijan?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the many symbols used throughout this text. Describe how at least three symbols are used to represent the larger themes and ideas of "Ali and Nino."

Essay Topic 3

How does war serve as a character in "Ali and Nino"?

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