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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What has happened to the European statues in the Capital city?
(a) They have all been moved to the President's palace.
(b) They have been replaced with statues of African tribesmen.
(c) They have been polished to look good.
(d) They have been melted down for the copper.

4. What does Salim hold onto in the face of all this corruption?
(a) He holds onto the idea of leaving the country.
(b) He contends that the President will appeal to the UN.
(c) He still believes in the power of the President.
(d) He remembers how things get bad and then get better.

5. What does Indar say he actually learned at the University.
(a) That he learned how to live successfully in the world
(b) That he learned nothing
(c) That he learned enough to get a good job
(d) That his education was profitable for him

6. Where is Nazruddin thinking of moving his family?
(a) Canada
(b) Brazil
(c) The USA
(d) Spain

7. What has become of Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter whom Salim feared he might have to marry?
(a) Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter, has become a pharmacist.
(b) Kareisha is married to a British man and has four children.
(c) Kareisha has gone to India and will marry a doctor.
(d) Kareisha has left the family and moved to America.

8. Where does a friend of Indar's take him?
(a) To meet an American who is interested in helping Africa
(b) To Paris where there is less racism
(c) To a job fair where he can get many interviews
(d) To a reception for the President who is visiting London

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

10. What does Yvette tell Salim about Indar?
(a) He had become an encumbrance that became a habit.
(b) That he needs someone to think for him
(c) That he plans on going to America
(d) That he bored her to tears

11. 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.

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

13. Why is Ferdinand leaving the Domain?
(a) Ferdinand is going back to live with Zabeth.
(b) Ferdinand is leaving for a cadetship at the capital.
(c) Ferdinand has flunked out.
(d) Ferdinand has an incurable illness.

14. How have Salim's ideas shifted since his affair with Yvette?
(a) Now he thinks Africa is perfect.
(b) He looks at everything as to how it affects him and Yvette.
(c) He forgets all about his business.
(d) He plots how to take Yvette away from Raymond.

15. After lunch, what does Salim imagine about Yvette's house?
(a) That the house reflects the closeness of Yvette and Raymond.
(b) They have so many possessions the house is not large enough.
(c) That he could never compete with all Yvette has with Raymond.
(d) It is sad and she must consider it as a prison.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What becomes routine for Salim?

3. Why is Salim released from detention to fly back to his home?

4. What happens when Metty takes out the car?

5. Where does Salim go on his first airplane flight?

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