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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iljas Beg arm Ali with after hearing that Nino has been kidnapped?

2. What is the purpose of the proposed Empire of Turan?

3. In Chapter 16, what decision do the oil princes make at the end of their meeting?

4. What ritual is performed on the tenth of Moharram?

5. Who marries Ali and Nino?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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