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

2. In Chapter 11, who does Seyd describe as being pagans?

3. What do the Kipianis want Nino to do before marrying Ali?

4. Who takes Ali to a sulfur bath in Tiflis?

5. What does Nachararyan describe as a trinity, while driving to City Club?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nachararyan feel about the war after the Czar fires the commander of his army?

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

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

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

5. What does Ali do when he hears about the Russians entering into new sovereign Azerbaijan?

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

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

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

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

10. What happens when Ali catches Nachararyan kidnapping Nino?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Nino impact the development of this novel? Consider the way she drives the plot, defines and changes other characters, and interacts with the major themes.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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