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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What news does Salim get from Uganda?

4. How do the businessmen react to the changes coming about?

5. Why does Indar show up at the steamer?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are things different socially for Salim after his return from London?

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

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

4. Explain the basis for Indar's depression.

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does the situation in the town deteriorate after the Youth Guard is disbanded?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples of ethnic food mentioned in the novel, write an essay about how different food is important to different people. Include foods that you would miss if you suddenly were denied access to them. Also discuss to what extent you would try different foods if you visit another country.

Essay Topic 2

Write a paper about means of travel in the novel. Include the advantages and disadvantages of each. What method of travel in the novel seems most reliable? State your reasons for selecting that means as opposed to the others.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on your opinion about how dictatorships are formed. Use Raymond's influence over the President that saw him enter the army as a young man, rise to the top in the military, and end up taking control of the whole country. Do you agree that this is a fairly accurate depiction of how dictators gain power through the military?

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