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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. What word does Indar say kept his spirits high when he first arrived in London?
(a) "Career" was the magic word that drove him to study hard.
(b) "University" seemed like a magic word, and Indar thought a magic life awaited him.
(c) "Opportunity" was Indar's magic word in London.
(d) "Education" was the word that meant the most to him.

2. Why was Indar turned down at the Indian High Commission?
(a) He is not a Hindu.
(b) He is not a citizen of India.
(c) He does not speak Hindi.
(d) He is too young.

3. What did one of Indar's lecturers suggest for him?
(a) That he start his own business in Africa
(b) That he become a public speaker
(c) That he take another degree
(d) That he become a diplomat

4. How does Ferdinand react to the army coming to town?
(a) He wants to form an opposition force.
(b) He wants to write a book about the villagers.
(c) He is fearful and wants to return to his village.
(d) He wants to join the army.

5. What does Shoba do when she returns?
(a) She goes into isolation.
(b) She announces that she is pregnant.
(c) She refuses to speak to Mahesh.
(d) She opens a beauty salon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the social occasion between Salim, Shoba, and Mahesh?

2. What surprising action does the President take for the town?

3. What does Salim fear is behind the letter from Nazruddin?

4. What does Indar tell Salim about his arrival in London?

5. What does Ferdinand think about Huismans' museum?

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