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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ali get a seat on the train in Chapter 8?
(a) He tips the conductor.
(b) He bribes the driver.
(c) He just walks on the train.
(d) His uncle gets it for him.

2. What is the second wish Ali asks of his father?
(a) To be able to write about the war.
(b) To be able to ignore the war entirely.
(c) To be able to join the war later.
(d) To be able to fight honorably in the war.

3. Why does Ali's uncle visit from Iran?
(a) To get medical treatment.
(b) To ask for money.
(c) To attend school.
(d) To trade his goods.

4. Why does Ali travel to the Kipianis in Chapter 9?
(a) To make money.
(b) To find Nino.
(c) To protect his reputation.
(d) To hide from his father.

5. In Chapter 8, what does Ali say is the only reason he could go to war?
(a) If Nino was in danger.
(b) If he was forced to by the goverment.
(c) If his homeland were threatened.
(d) If his father told him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nino take Ali to a western city in Tiflis?

2. How does Ali know Count Nelikov is off to war?

3. How does Nachararyan describe himself to Nino?

4. How does Iljas Beg feel about the war in Chapter 9?

5. In Chapter 7, why does Persia decide to stay out of the war?

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