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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the light of day, how does Salim see Yvette's and Raymond's house?
(a) The furniture has all been removed.
(b) It is different in the sunlight; everything seems faded and worn.
(c) The carpet has holes worn in it.
(d) It is much more lavish than he remembered it.

2. 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 him to marry his daughter
(d) That Nazruddin wants to borrow money

3. What causes Indar to become depressed?
(a) Salim does not visit him any more.
(b) He is having to take on more classes at the Domain.
(c) He cannot persuade Yvette to divorce Raymond.
(d) His time at the Domain is coming to an end.

4. As the steamer finally leaves, why is Salim happy?
(a) He is standing on the bank with Yvette.
(b) He will have time to spend on his business.
(c) He no longer has to deal with Ferdinand.
(d) Indar is so happy to be leaving the town.

5. What is the "Cult of Madonna?"
(a) The state religion ordered by the President.
(b) A radical religious group who brainwash believers.
(c) The elevated position of women in the country.
(d) The shrines set up as a tribute to the President's mother.

6. What suggestion does a guest of Raymond's make to him?
(a) That he apply for work in America
(b) That he apply for work with the UN
(c) That he go apologize to the President
(d) That he write a biography of the President

7. How does Salim reply to Nazruddin?
(a) That he is selling the store and going to London
(b) That things are unstable in the town and country
(c) That his store burned to the ground
(d) That the President has put a freeze on expansion

8. Why does Raymond think it is good that the President's book is so quickly forgotten?
(a) Because the book was too good for the African publis.
(b) Because Raymond is using much of it in his book.
(c) Because the President will write a better book.
(d) Because the President may now realize he's being badly advised.

9. What does Indar say about Africans abroad?
(a) They never think about Africa again.
(b) They are like sheep without a shepherd.
(c) They see everything but make no effort to change anything.
(d) They are too shy to mix with the Europeans.

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

11. What is Indar's complaint about getting a ticket on the steamer?
(a) His travel agent wanted a bribe to get his ticket.
(b) There were rules, locked doors, and an endless checking of papers.
(c) He is overcharged because he is not African.
(d) The ticket is only on standby.

12. In what way is Raymond like Salim's family?
(a) They cannot be persuaded to change their ideas on anything.
(b) They have no respect for the powerful.
(c) They deny the danger around them and are unable to move before it strikes.
(d) They never understand what is happening around them.

13. What do Salim and Yvette enjoy at the restaurant?
(a) The paintings on the wall
(b) The friendly staff
(c) The air conditioning and the wine
(d) The rich desserts

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

15. What happens at the end of Salim's visit to London?
(a) He severes all ties with Nazruddin and returns to Africa.
(b) He finds a job and returns to sell his store.
(c) He is robbed of everything but his return flight ticket.
(d) He becomes engaged to Kareisha and leaves to go back to Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mahesh's behavior while Shoba is gone?

2. Where does a friend of Indar's take him?

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

4. Why does Indar show up at the steamer?

5. What surprises Metty when Salim comes looking for him?

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