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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, where does Minke tell Jean he has decided to stay?
(a) Holland.
(b) Maui.
(c) Wonokromo.
(d) France.

2. What time is Minke awakened in Chapter 7?
(a) 12 a.m.
(b) 1 p.m.
(c) 4 a.m.
(d) Noon.

3. How does the doctor in Chapter 12 describe Annelies' mental state?
(a) Scary.
(b) Weak.
(c) Confident.
(d) Strong.

4. Who wakes Minke up in Chapter 7?
(a) Annelies.
(b) Nyai.
(c) Robert.
(d) Jean.

5. In Chapter 17, what does Minke discuss with Jean Marais?
(a) Working for the government.
(b) Marrying Annelies.
(c) Move to America.
(d) His job possibilities.

6. Who does Miriam want Minke to set an example for?
(a) Annelies.
(b) All the Javanese.
(c) Jean.
(d) His brother.

7. Who chases after Fatso in Chapter 16?
(a) Robert.
(b) Darsam.
(c) May.
(d) Annelies.

8. Whose body do the characters discover in the brothel?
(a) Herman.
(b) Nyia.
(c) Jean.
(d) May.

9. Who does Minke invite to his wedding at the party?
(a) Annelies.
(b) His brother.
(c) Jean Marais.
(d) The entire school.

10. What does Minke want Darsam to do to Fatso?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Trick him.
(c) Beat him.
(d) Steal his shoes.

11. What ceremony does Minke's father want him to translate?
(a) His child's baptism.
(b) A graduation.
(c) His marriage.
(d) His celebration.

12. Who is tried for murder in Chapter 16?
(a) Minke.
(b) Nyai.
(c) Ah Tjong.
(d) Annelies.

13. How does Minke feel at the start of Chapter 11?
(a) He has a headache.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is sad.

14. Why did Maiko live in constant fear?
(a) She might be deported.
(b) Her husband wanted her back.
(c) Her boss would learn of her disease.
(d) Her boss would fire her for stealing.

15. Who sent orders to kill Minke in Chapter 8?
(a) Nyai.
(b) Fatso.
(c) Jean.
(d) Robert Mellema.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Minke discuss with Jean in Chapter 11?

2. In Chapter 11, who does Minke decide to cut out of his life?

3. Why, in Chapter 15, are rumors spread about Minke?

4. What political affiliation does Magda Peters hold?

5. Why does Minke say he is not returning home with Annelies?

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