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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. Who is the first physician that is called to treat King Alexander in Chapter 81?

2. In Chapter 91, Gerasimos tells Drosoula’s mother to find them where?

3. Who is the cleaning lady that has read ominous portents in the coffee grounds and foresees King Alexander's death in Chapter 81?

4. Who was the Greek Prime Minister at the time in Chapter 81?

5. How old is King Alexander said to be in Chapter 81?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the narrative of Chapter 85 related?

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

3. What happened to Philothei's body?

4. How did Fikret die? What did he say when he died?

5. How is the narrative related in Chapter 62? How is this narrative style established?

6. How did King Alexander die?

7. How is the narrative of Chapter 95 related?

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

9. How is the narrative of Chapter 91 related?

10. How is the narrative related in Chapter 1 of the Epilogue? What is this chapter titled?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Iskander the Potter in the novel. Why does the author have the novel open to Iskander's narrative? What are Iskander's relationships like within his community? How does this character evolve as a result of the events in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and analyze the character called the Dog in the novel. Where does the Dog live? How is he regarded by the community? When does he appear and why?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Drosoula in Birds Without Wings. Where has Drosoula been exiled when she relates her narratives? What does she remark about herself? What does she remark about others? How has her life changed due to the events in the novel?

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