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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the governor of Resht call Nino?

2. Why can't Nino go out on the streets in Shimran?

3. What is written in the marriage contract about Nino's religion?

4. What does Ali do to the lizard he catches in Chapter 19?

5. What advice does Nino give Mirza about the new Baku?

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

How is education a theme in "Ali and Nino"? How does education impact the plot and characters of this novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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