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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Arslan Aga feel about his article being censored?

2. In Chapter 28, what does Ali worry his diplomatic reception guests will expect from him as a host?

3. What helps Ali earn his new position as an attache after Baku is liberated?

4. Why does Ali try to cover up the drums of Hussein?

5. Why are bodies buried in Kerbela?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The biggest themes of this novel relate to politics and government, yet the book is subtitled "a love story." How is "Ali and Nino" a love story?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the conflict between Eastern and Western societies as it is presented in "Ali and Nino." What is the author's commentary on this conflict?

Essay Topic 3

Explore what traits make characters successful in "Ali and Nino." How is success defined in contrast to failure?

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