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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ali's uncle says that he traveled with the King of Kings for __________________.
(a) 10 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 20 years.

2. In Chapter 1, who challenges the boys to choose between Europe and Asia?
(a) A fellow student.
(b) A professor.
(c) A principal.
(d) A father.

3. Why do people ask Ali if he is off to war in Chapter 7?
(a) He is a boy.
(b) His horse is running.
(c) He is dressed in formal wear.
(d) He speaks out against the war.

4. What do Russians call Persian singing?
(a) Donkey howling.
(b) Yelling elephants.
(c) Chicken moaning.
(d) Screeching weasels.

5. Who fights with Russia over Baku?
(a) Iran.
(b) Persia.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Iraq.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many descendants of the "Horse of Karabagh" are living?

2. Why does Ali go home in Chapter 7?

3. Once the war starts, what happens to the train stations?

4. In Chapter 8, what does Ali say is the only reason he could go to war?

5. In traditional Asian courtship, what do boys do when they like a girl?

(see the answer key)

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