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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 learn from Yvette about Raymond's writing?
(a) He has never published a book.
(b) He is losing his eyesight so he wants to write as long as he can.
(c) He cannot write in the day time.
(d) None of his published books have ever made money.

2. What has become of Raymond and Yvette?
(a) No one knows where they have gone.
(b) They committed suicide.
(c) They were deported to England.
(d) They are in prison.

3. Where is Nazruddin thinking of moving his family?
(a) Spain
(b) Brazil
(c) The USA
(d) Canada

4. Where do Salim and Yvette go after the steamer gets out of sight?
(a) To the Domain
(b) To a European restaurant
(c) To find Raymond
(d) To Salim's store

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Indar say his goal is now?

2. How have Salim's ideas shifted since his affair with Yvette?

3. Who is the new owner of Salim's store and why did that happen?

4. What suggestion does a guest of Raymond's make to him?

5. What causes Indar to become depressed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Salim learn more about Raymond?

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

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

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

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

7. Explain Salim's obsession with Yvette.

8. Why do Indar and Ferdinand both board the steamer at the same time?

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

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

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