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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the significance of Ferdinand's question about religion?
(a) It shows that young Africans are looking for a way out of their old religions.
(b) It shows that politics and religion will always be at odds.
(c) It shows that Ferdinand is thinking of becoming a magician like Zabeth.
(d) It shows some of the struggle of socializing men with tribal roots into citizens of a modern state.

2. What is the invitation Yvette offers to Salim?
(a) A copy of Raymond's manuscript
(b) A trip to the capital
(c) Another party at the Domain
(d) A lunch at her house the next day

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

4. Why do Yvette and Raymond cease being invited to the President's functions?
(a) Yvette refused to sleep with the President.
(b) Raymond kept talking when the President demanded silence.
(c) The President has no more need for Raymond.
(d) Raymond argues with the President's policies.

5. What request does Ferdinand make of Salim?
(a) He asks Salim to buy him a car.
(b) He asks Salim to find him a wife.
(c) He asks Salim to let him work in the store and quit school.
(d) He asks Salim to send him to school in America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What venture does Mahesh undertake that worries Salim?

2. What is the habit of Mahesh that always seems to fail?

3. Reading some of Raymond's articles, what does Salim conclude?

4. What is the difference between Salim and Indar as they walk to the river after the party?

5. What does Salim think when he is shown the collection of African masks?

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