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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Salim leave the bend in the river?
(a) He stows away on the steamer.
(b) He is on the steamer and there are gunshots in the distance.
(c) He is smuggled out by friends of Ferdinand's.
(d) Zabeth takes him away in her dugout canoe.

2. Why did the slaves on the east coast not desire freedom?
(a) They had never known anything else.
(b) They were paid wages for their work.
(c) They became part of the family that owned them.
(d) They had no place to go.

3. What is Maximes?
(a) Raymond's first published book.
(b) A small book written by the President.
(c) A translation of "The Sayings of Chairman Mao."
(d) New regulations everyone is supposed to memorize.

4. On his trip to the central part of Africa, who stops Salim often for money or supplies?
(a) Beggars
(b) People wanting to escape
(c) Tribal leaders
(d) Men with guns

5. Why had the town been destroyed during the war?
(a) It was falling down anyway.
(b) Looting for whatever valuables could be found
(c) It was on a direct path of advancing troops.
(d) Resentment against Arabs, Europeans, and Indians

Short Answer Questions

1. What has become of Raymond and Yvette?

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

3. What is the rumor Ferdinand spreads in the town?

4. Where is Nazruddin thinking of moving his family?

5. Why does Metty inform on Salim's black market activities?

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