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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 news does Salim get from Uganda?
(a) Nazruddin writes that his business is flourishing.
(b) Uganda wins a United Nations recognition of excellence.
(c) Nazruddin sends Salim a letter telling him that things are not going well.
(d) The BBC reports wide spread unrest.

2. Why does Salim think Yvette married the much older Raymond?
(a) She must have had an unhappy homelife.
(b) She must have thought he was extraordinary.
(c) She must have thought he would be rich.
(d) She must have been very lonely.

3. Why is Salim released from detention to fly back to his home?
(a) He will be interrogated when he gets back to the town.
(b) Ferdinand comes to his rescue.
(c) His papers are all in order.
(d) The official keeping Salim has held up the flight and gets reprimanded.

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

5. What does Salim worry about as he thinks of Yvette?
(a) That he is becoming obsessed with her
(b) That she is having an affair with Indar
(c) That she and Raymond will be leaving
(d) That he is not good enough for her

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Salim goes to Yvette's house for lunch?

2. What group begins guided tours of the Domain?

3. When and where does the affair between Salim and Yvette begin?

4. What distresses Salim every time he drives the car?

5. What becomes routine for Salim?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Salim and Metty observe from the President's radio broadcast?

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

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

4. Although already captivated by Yvette, why does Salim think he might not have become involved with her?

5. How does Salim get away from the local situation for a while?

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

7. How does Salim react to Nazruddin's letter from Uganda?

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

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

10. Explain Zabeth's concern for her son Ferdinand.

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