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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does a friend of Indar's take him?
(a) To a reception for the President who is visiting London
(b) To Paris where there is less racism
(c) To meet an American who is interested in helping Africa
(d) To a job fair where he can get many interviews

2. What is Indar's moment of insight?
(a) He understands that he was meant to write the African story.
(b) He knows without a doubt that he belongs to himself alone and would surrender his manhood to nobody.
(c) He realizes he must return to his roots to be happy.
(d) He sees he has not marketed himself correctly.

3. What does Father Huismans do almost immediately after the threat of war is over?
(a) He makes another trip to the bush.
(b) He organizes a village relief effort.
(c) He closes the lycee.
(d) He calls for a day of prayer.

4. What does Salim fear is behind the letter from Nazruddin?
(a) That Nazruddin is coming to live with him
(b) That Nazruddin wants his store back
(c) That Nazruddin wants to borrow money
(d) That Nazruddin wants him to marry his daughter

5. What is so surprising about Shoba going to her country when her father dies?
(a) She had enough money for the ticket.
(b) She claims to fear her brothers.
(c) She said earlier that her father died years ago.
(d) She refuses to allow Mahesh to go with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Indar turned down at the Indian High Commission?

2. What does Indar say his goal is now?

3. How does Ferdinand react to the army coming to town?

4. Where is Nazruddin thinking of moving his family?

5. What does Shoba do when she returns?

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