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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 does Salim have in his desk drawer?
(a) His last will and testament
(b) Rayond's articles
(c) Photos of Yvette
(d) Money to make a fast getaway

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

3. How has Salim's attitude about Indar changed?
(a) He used to envy Indar, now he feels protective of him.
(b) He used to like talking with Indar, now he avoids him.
(c) He used to like Indar, now he mistrusts him.
(d) He used to envy Indar's style, now he thinks Indar is tasteless.

4. What does Raymond suggest is one of the President's greatest powers?
(a) Looking far into the future
(b) Knowing who is real friends are
(c) Getting rid of his opposition
(d) Knowing when to pull back

5. What happens as a backlash against the corruption?
(a) There are assaults on police stations and statues are toppled.
(b) Unknown people sabatoge the Police vehicles.
(c) The squatters from the villages refuse to leave their areas.
(d) A committee is sent to appeal to the President.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim learn from Yvette about Raymond's writing?

2. What does Salim fear is behind the letter from Nazruddin?

3. What did one of Indar's lecturers suggest for him?

4. What becomes routine for Salim?

5. What does Salim notice every time he sees Yvette?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the changes that took place with Salim's shop while he was away in London.

2. Describe the beginning of the relationship between Salim and Yvette.

3. What was the social gaffe that got Yvette excluded for the President's social events?

4. Why does Indar think moving African intellectuals around the continent would be good for Africa?

5. What does Indar tell Salim about his plans for his future?

6. What encouragement did a woman lecturer give Indar in England?

7. Explain who initiates the affair between Salim and Yvette.

8. What indicates the end to the boom times in the town?

9. What is a clear sign that the President is now taking charge of his own destiny?

10. How does Indar's behavior on the steamer show that he is not as sure of himself as he told Salim he was?

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