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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. What do Russians call Persian singing?

2. Where is the Russian boys' school?

3. What are the Ashouks known for?

4. What groups of people live in Susha?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What happens when Ali and Nino meet at Governor's Garden?

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

8. How does Ali feel about staying at his uncle's palace in Shimran?

9. What does Shusha look like?

10. How is Nino treated at Ali's uncle's palace in Shimran?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least three cultural practices that are illustrated in this novel. How do these practices help to create and define "Ali and Nino"?

Essay Topic 3

What role do the daydreams of the characters play in this novel?

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