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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Salim buy the store from Nazruddin?
(a) To do Nazruddin a favor
(b) To get away from persecution
(c) For a chance to study
(d) To break away from his family

2. In what way is Salim optimistic about the town?
(a) He sees that the youth are being educated.
(b) He thinks it will grow back if the peace holds.
(c) He sees that it is in a strategic place for development.
(d) He thinks he will be able to build his business and sell it.

3. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Salim
(b) Ferdinand
(c) Raymond
(d) Metty

4. Who does Salim think about who had been driven on foot along the same road he travels?
(a) Prisoners who built the road
(b) Captured Europeans
(c) African slaves
(d) Arab settlers being forced out

5. Where has Salim come from as the story opens?
(a) India
(b) South Africa
(c) The east coast of Africa
(d) The Sudan

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zabeth represent to Salim?

2. What is Salim's ethnic background?

3. What behavior does Ferdinand go through after coming to the lycee?

4. Who does Salim go to see at the lycee?

5. What contraband does one boy leave at Salim's shop?

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