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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 (pages 59-90).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the relationship between Martin Wade and the narrator dissolve?
(a) Martin is very opposed to the luxury the narrator represents as an American.
(b) Martin's involvement in dangerous political activities.
(c) All of these.
(d) Martin is far more ascetic than the narrator.

2. What is Nelson Denoon doing when the narrator and Grace find him at the party?
(a) He is discussing academics with other black and white professors.
(b) He is having a debate with black and white politicians.
(c) He is kissing another woman.
(d) He is telling jokes with a group of other men.

3. What is the narrator's most unusual quality?
(a) Her obsession with geography.
(b) Her didactic memory.
(c) Her ability to remember names and faces.
(d) Her physical appearance.

4. Who does the narrator believe "Z" knows secrets about?
(a) None of these.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Martin Wade.
(d) Nelson Denoon.

5. What does Nelson Denoon suggest African's should harness the power of?
(a) The sun.
(b) The wind.
(c) The local people.
(d) The waterways.

Short Answer Questions

1. What critique does the narrator have of Nelson Denoon?

2. Who is having the party where the narrator may meet Nelson Denoon?

3. Where is the narrator from originally?

4. What does "Z" do for a living?

5. What color is Nelson Denoon's hair?

(see the answer key)

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