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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. How does the war cause people to prosper financially?

2. How many wishes does Ali's father grant him in Chapter 3?

3. What does Ali say Baku is like?

4. What does Ali switch with Iljas Beg before he dances with Nino?

5. How does Ali describe the nights spent visiting Nino's family in Tiflis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nachararyan discuss with Ali and Nino after they attend an opera?

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

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

4. What does Ali say about trees while visiting Dadiani?

5. Why does Ali have problems in school?

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

7. How does Seyd Mustafa convince Ali that the Koran is on his side for marrying Nino?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the role of women in this novel? What impacts this role?

Essay Topic 3

What commentary does the author provide on politics and revolution? Explain how the author's word choice helps to develop these ideas.

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