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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are bodies buried in Kerbela?

2. Who pulls Jahja's tooth?

3. Who is Ali named attaché to after Baku is liberated?

4. In Chapter 16, who orders Ali to attend a meeting of oil princes?

5. What is the purpose of the proposed Empire of Turan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does war serve as a character in "Ali and Nino"?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ali and Nino's lives in two different locations. Consider how these settings impact the characters.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout "Ali and Nino" several myths and stories are told. How does this technique affect the novel? Consider the impact on the plot, characters, and reader's response.

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