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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. Why does Memed want to kill Abdi's sons in "Chapter 15"?

2. In "Chapter 7", what does Memed do when the old man offers him food?

3. Why does Abdi take so much of Memed's wheat in "Chapter 5"?

4. What happens when Memed runs through thistles in "Chapter 2"?

5. In "Chapter 3", why does Deuneh visit the spring?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Memed's band of outlaws meets Ali in "Chapter 14"?

2. What is the nomad camp in "Chapter 12" like?

3. Why does Memed return to Suleyman's house in "Chapter 10"?

4. What does Memed do during the harvest in "Chapter 5"?

5. How does Aunt Huru feel about Lame Ali tracking Abdi?

6. What happens when Durdu's group is attacked in "Chapter 12"?

7. How does Iraz end up in prison?

8. How does Abdi respond when Memed runs away with Hatche?

9. What happens after Memed harvests wheat in "Chapter 5"?

10. How does Suleyman help Memed after he shoots Abdi?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of liberation in "Memed, My Hawk".

Essay Topic 2

Analyze what type of hero and/or protagonist Memed is.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the symbolism of the thistles in this novel.

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