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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. In "Chapter 14", why does Ali say he would prefer to be shot?

2. Who tells Memed that his mother is dead?

3. What does Suleyman warn Memed not to cross in "Chapter 2"?

4. What does Abdi declare when the villagers beg him for food in "Chapter 6"?

5. In "Chapter 12", what mistake does Memed say Durdu made?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Durdu attacks the nomad camp?

2. What does Abdi do to punish Hatche after he is shot by Memed?

3. How does Memed feel before running off with Hatche?

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

5. What happens when Memed visits the town in "Chapter 7"?

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

7. What does Memed's mother do when he doesn't come home in "Chapter 3"?

8. What does Suleyman do when Memed shows up at his house?

9. How does Iraz end up in prison?

10. In "Chapter 6", what do Memed and his mother do when they face starvation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Memed to one other character in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Research the landlord system and feudal land ownership. How does this system affect the development of the characters and plot? What is the author's message about land ownership?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Hatche's character development throughout the novel, including her death.

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