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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Nyai's father sell her to work as a concubine?
(a) For lots of money.
(b) So he could get a job.
(c) Her mother was jealous of her.
(d) He didn't like her.

2. Who is Robert Suurhof?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) Minke's father.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A classmate.

3. What job did Nyai's father want?
(a) Painter.
(b) Factory worker.
(c) Paymaster.
(d) Writer.

4. Where is Annelies forced to travel in Chapter 20?
(a) Brazil.
(b) The Netherlands.
(c) France.
(d) America.

5. In Chapter 13, what does Minke discuss with Jean?
(a) Colonial wars.
(b) Weddings.
(c) Economics.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is Minke awakened in Chapter 7?

2. How long after the actual events did Minke write the book?

3. Where did Jean Marais live before the island?

4. Who does Minke confront with Jean in Chapter 11?

5. Who shows Minke, in Chapter 6, the article he wrote?

(see the answer key)

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