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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a physical change Silas's mother endured after meeting Du Boise?
(a) She began to shrink.
(b) She began to go deaf.
(c) She began to have breathing problems.
(d) She began to grow frail.

2. After the birthday party, where does Michael sleep?
(a) At the mosque.
(b) At Kate's house.
(c) On the streets.
(d) At Vinu's house.

3. How does Michael respond to Vinu's story of abuse from her father?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He shouts at her.
(c) He hugs her.
(d) He cries with her.

4. What nickname has Vinu given to Michael?
(a) Michael the Avenger.
(b) Michael the Attacker.
(c) Michael the Altruist.
(d) Michael the Angel.

5. What is the name of the mosque where Michael's grandfather was the Imam?
(a) Griffith Street Mosque.
(b) Gooseberry Street Mosque.
(c) Germania Street Mosque.
(d) Granite Street Mosque.

6. What milestone birthday will Silas be celebrating in the year that the novel is set?
(a) His fiftieth birthday.
(b) His fortieth birthday.
(c) His sixtieth birthday.
(d) His thirtieth birthday.

7. Where does Michael go to intercept Du Boise and to kill him?
(a) The shopping mall.
(b) The local mosque.
(c) The army base.
(d) The grocery store.

8. Where did Du Boise work before entering the army?
(a) On a fishing boat.
(b) In a diamond mine.
(c) On a cotton farm.
(d) In a steel mill.

9. How many times did Michael think about how he would shoot the gun before he confronted Vinu's father?
(a) Twice.
(b) Repeatedly.
(c) Once.
(d) Three times.

10. Where does Lydia decide to relocate to after leaving Silas?
(a) In Cape Town.
(b) In Lesotho.
(c) In Pretoria.
(d) In Johannesburg.

11. What does Joao ask Lydia to do at the party?
(a) Run away with him.
(b) Introduce him to Kate.
(c) Marry him.
(d) Dance with him.

12. In what country did Silas apply to be an ambassador?
(a) France.
(b) Libya.
(c) Spain.
(d) England.

13. Which of the following actions best describes the way the Ali family deals with their anger?
(a) They shout.
(b) They become violent.
(c) They become silent.
(d) They argue.

14. At whose home will Silas's birthday party be held?
(a) At Mam Agnes' home.
(b) At Kate's home.
(c) At Silas's home.
(d) At Julian's home.

15. What happens to Ali Ali's sister after she gives birth to her daughter?
(a) She becomes queen.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She dies.
(d) She goes insane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the restaurant where Silas's birthday party is planned?

2. From what incurable disease is Du Boise dying from?

3. What special description is given about Vinu's father at the moment of his death?

4. How does Silas know that Lydia has left him for good?

5. Whom does Silas call a traitor while out for dinner and drinks?

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