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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. What is the habit of Mahesh that always seems to fail?
(a) He tries new "get rich quick" schemes.
(b) He tries to go on safari.
(c) He attempts to nagivage the river to the ocean.
(d) He attempts to get a job teaching.

2. Moving deeper into Africa, what crosses Salim's mind?
(a) He fears he did not bring enough supplies.
(b) He debates turning around and going back to the coast.
(c) He questions whether he knows how to run a store.
(d) He wonders if he had made a mistake.

3. From where does the name Metty come?
(a) From a story about Methuselah, the oldest man
(b) From a Portuguese word meaning metal
(c) From a corruption of the English word, middle
(d) From a French word, mestise, which means of mixed race

4. What is the difference between Salim and Indar as they walk to the river after the party?
(a) Indar wants to meditate but Salim wants to talk.
(b) Indar sees the beauty of the place while Salim sees only garbage.
(c) Salim is exhilarated by the evening but Indar is edgy.
(d) Salim is confused, but Indar is sure of himself.

5. What does Salim learn about Zabeth's family?
(a) That her family was killed in the revolution
(b) That she is related by blood to everyone in her village
(c) That she has a fifteen or sixteen-year-old son
(d) That she keeps her children hidden in the jungle

Short Answer Questions

1. The palace once built by a businessman in town is now serving what purpose?

2. Where does Father Huismans keep his collection of African artifacts?

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

4. Why do people like to go to the Bigburger?

5. What African artifacts interest Father Huismans the most?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is going through Salim's mind as he travels deeper into the interior?

2. Give some details about Father Huismans' hobby.

3. Describe Zabeth's business.

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

5. Describe Mahesh and his desire to strike it rich.

6. What is the problem that arises over a book?

7. For what is the President's complex to be used?

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

9. Why is Indar edgy after the party?

10. Explain why Zabeth brings Ferdinand to see Salim.

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