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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Nino's father take Ali to Tiflis to meet the family?
(a) After Georgia takes the lead in the war.
(b) After Nino passes her exams.
(c) After Ali begs him.
(d) After Ali proves himself.

2. What does the Czar do after he fires the commander of the army?
(a) Conceeds some eastern lands.
(b) Invades Turkey.
(c) Negotiates with England.
(d) Makes his son the new commander.

3. How does Ali describe his kiss with Nino in Chapter 3?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Pleasant.
(c) Improper.
(d) Forced.

4. How long does Ali visit with Nino's family in Tiflis?
(a) A week.
(b) A month.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two months.

5. Where is the Russian boys' school?
(a) St. Petersburg.
(b) Sharia.
(c) Moscow.
(d) Baku.

6. During the war, where do people say Nachararyan transfers his money?
(a) To England.
(b) To Sweden.
(c) To Armenia.
(d) To Russia.

7. Where does Ali believe the Turks will enter Baku?
(a) Through the Russian Quarter.
(b) Through the Armenian Quarter.
(c) Through the Jewish Quarter.
(d) Through the English Quarter.

8. Who is rumored to be heading to Tiflis because of the war?
(a) Russia.
(b) Armenia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Turkey.

9. According to Nino, who tried to frame the monk, David?
(a) A mother of ten.
(b) A young girl.
(c) An unmarried pregnant woman.
(d) A woman with only one arm.

10. What is the Gate of the Gray Wolf?
(a) An invisible line.
(b) A long, white fence.
(c) A pair of rocks.
(d) A wall built out of logs.

11. What does the narrator say is wrong with Russian justice?
(a) It is too complex.
(b) It is too harsh.
(c) It is too mild.
(d) It is non-existant.

12. How does Iljas Beg feel about the war in Chapter 9?
(a) He is upset over it.
(b) He is excited about it.
(c) He is confused about the war.
(d) He is ignoring all news of the war.

13. What do the Kipianis want Ali to wait for before proposing to Nino?
(a) For Ali to find a job.
(b) For the war to end.
(c) For Nino's uncle to approve.
(d) For Nino to visit Russia.

14. What does Ali say about the veil when discussing marriage with Nino's father?
(a) He says he supports it.
(b) He says he doesn't care either way.
(c) He says it's none of anyone's business what he thinks.
(d) He says he renounces it.

15. In Chapter 7, why does Persia decide to stay out of the war?
(a) It is for the unbelievers.
(b) Persia doesn't hear about the war.
(c) It is too costly to fight.
(d) Persia likes Europe too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ali say Baku is like?

2. Why does Ali tell his teacher about Leprosarium?

3. Who declares the war that wakes Ali from his dreams of marrying Nino?

4. Where does Ali meet Nino after being lectured by his father in Chapter 3?

5. Who fights with Russia over Baku?

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