Quiz on The Path of Abai by Mukhtar Auezov

Who is the main character of 'The Path of Abai'?

• Aigerim

• Abai Kunanbayev

• Yerbol

• Kunanbay

What is the primary setting of the novel?

• A fictional land

• Modern-day Kazakhstan

• Urban city in Russia

• 19th-century Kazakh steppe

Which theme contrasts tradition with progress in the novel?

• Colonial Tensions

• Corruption of Power

• The Role of Women

• Tradition vs. Progress

What does Abai use to challenge outdated traditions?

• Violence

• Political power

• Poetry and philosophy

• Religious texts

Who is Abai's mother?

• Ulzhan

• Bota

• Aigerim

• Zhanar

What does Kunanbay symbolize in the novel?

• The new order

• The old order

• A bridge between cultures

• A source of wisdom

Which character represents beauty and passion in Abai's life?

• Ulzhan

• Yerbol

• Aigerim

• Kunanbay

What is a significant conflict Abai faces?

• With his love interests

• With corrupt bis

• With the Russian government

• With his peers

What role does poetry play in Abai's life?

• A form of entertainment

• A way to gain power

• A tool for transformation

• A means of personal expression

What does the Kazakh steppe symbolize in the novel?

• Freedom and beauty

• Urban development

• Isolation and despair

• Chaos and brutality