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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. Reading some of Raymond's articles, what does Salim conclude?
(a) That Raymond's book will be a best seller
(b) That Raymond is a genius as a writer
(c) That Raymond had never visited the places he wrote about
(d) That Raymond will win the Nobel Prize for literature

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

3. What happened when Indar began applying for jobs?
(a) He was given several offers.
(b) He had no luck.
(c) He was not offered enough money.
(d) He had to learn how to write a resume

4. As the steamer finally leaves, why is Salim happy?
(a) He will have time to spend on his business.
(b) Indar is so happy to be leaving the town.
(c) He is standing on the bank with Yvette.
(d) He no longer has to deal with Ferdinand.

5. What is the invitation Yvette offers to Salim?
(a) A lunch at her house the next day
(b) A trip to the capital
(c) Another party at the Domain
(d) A copy of Raymond's manuscript

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Salim go on his first airplane flight?

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

3. Where is Nazruddin thinking of moving his family?

4. Why does Salim close his shop for three hours the day after the affair begins?

5. What is Indar's comment about Africa?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Salim begin to compare himself with Mahesh?

8. Explain Salim's obsession with Yvette.

9. Explain the basis for Indar's depression.

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

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