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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. When the botched Allied attack occurs in Chapter 68, how many divisions is Kemal given charge of?

2. Who is the narrator of Chapter 65?

3. Who married Drosoula in Chapter 70?

4. To whom does Leyla write a letter in Chapter 90?

5. Generally, how many days at a time did the soldiers have in the trench, according to the narrator in Chapter 66?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Fikret do for the wounded enemy soldier in Chapter 65? Why?

2. What happened to Philothei's body?

3. What are Mustafa Kemal's circumstances in Chapter 68?

4. What was Fikret ordered to do in Chapter 66? Why?

5. Why did Sergeant Osman return to Eskibahçe in Chapter 88?

6. What did Tamara suggest to Rustem Bey when he visited her in Chapter 70?

7. How is Fikred described?

8. What funny things happened when Philothei was 13, according to her narrative in Chapter 61?

9. What caused the Greeks to lose their allies in he war agains the Ottomans?

10. How is the narrative of Chapter 63 related?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of nationalism and identity in Birds Without Wings. How are these themes developed through characters? How are they developed through setting and symbolism? What statements is the author making regarding nationalism and identity?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the characters of Ibrahim and Philothei in Birds Without Wings. How old are these characters when they meet? What is their relationship like? How would you describe their religious backgrounds? What happens to these characters in the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the characters of Karatavuk and Mehmetçik in the novel. When did they become friends? What do their names mean? What journey does each of these characters experience in the course of the narrative?

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