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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 see Mahesh as half a man?
(a) Because Mahesh is only five feet tall.
(b) Because Mahesh only sees himself through Shoba's eyes.
(c) Because Mahesh cannot make decisions for himself.
(d) Because Mahesh never sees anything through to the end.

2. What surprises Metty when Salim comes looking for him?
(a) Metty thought Salim was too grand after flying to Europe.
(b) He did not expect Salim to return.
(c) Metty thought Salim was in prison.
(d) Salim has many gifts for him.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Indar began applying for jobs?

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

3. Why does Raymond think it is good that the President's book is so quickly forgotten?

4. What does Salim notice when he gets out of the country?

5. Why was Indar turned down at the Indian High Commission?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has become of Indar?

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

3. What is the conclusion Salim draws about the relationship between Yvette and Raymond?

4. Explain the basis for Indar's depression.

5. What situation irritates Indar when he meets Shoba and Mahesh?

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

7. Explain Salim's obsession with Yvette.

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

9. What is the situation between the President and Raymond?

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

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