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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. When did the Prophet Elias appoint the Ashouks?

2. What does Nino tell Ali she needs help with at the end of Chapter 12?

3. Why does Ali travel to the Kipianis in Chapter 9?

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

5. Why does Ali tell his teacher about Leprosarium?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does a professor challenge his students with in Chapter 1?

3. What does Ali do after using his second wish?

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

5. What does Ali tell his father about war in Chapter 9?

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

7. How does the war begin?

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

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

10. How does Ali feel about being married in exile?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use dialogue to develop the characters in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

How is Ali a symbol for Azerbaijan?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Ali and Nino's lives in two different locations. Consider how these settings impact the characters.

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