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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Salim's Moslem religion differ from pure Arabian religion?
(a) It only requires prayer once a day.
(b) It has traces of Hinduism.
(c) It is a religion of traditions from people who do not read Arabic.
(d) It includes Christian traditions.

2. 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 some of the struggle of socializing men with tribal roots into citizens of a modern state.
(c) It shows that Ferdinand is thinking of becoming a magician like Zabeth.
(d) It shows that politics and religion will always be at odds.

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

4. What does Father Huismans think about the future of Africa?
(a) That it will become united into one continental country
(b) That it will soon return to its primative ways
(c) That it will never progress
(d) That modern civilization is coming

5. Where does Indar take Salim after dinner one evening?
(a) To his apartment in the Domain
(b) To the movies
(c) To a parade of cadets
(d) To a party

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there no history of the Arabs in the country on the east coast of Africa?

2. How long had two slave families been with Salim's family?

3. In what way is Salim optimistic about the town?

4. Why had the town been destroyed during the war?

5. Who does Salim think about who had been driven on foot along the same road he travels?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ferdinand become a burden on Salim?

2. Why is Indar edgy after the party?

3. Describe Zabeth's son.

4. Describe the rumors about the new complex being built near the town.

5. How do Salim and Metty begin to react with Ferdinand?

6. Describe Salim's family.

7. What does Salim think about the slaves on the east coast of Africa?

8. What is the underlying mood of the villagers and what effect does it have on Ferdinand?

9. What is Salim's assessment of Father Huismans?

10. What is Raymond's story about the President as a young man?

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