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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what car do Mehring and his son ride?
(a) A Volvo.
(b) A BMW.
(c) A Ford.
(d) A Mercedes.

2. How do the police handle problems in the shantytowns?
(a) They destroy the shacks in the shantytown whenever possible.
(b) They let the "locals" take care of the problem themselves.
(c) They bring powerful weapons and shoot to kill.
(d) They have a zero tolerance policy.

3. What does Mehring find in Terry's backpack?
(a) A plane ticket to the United States.
(b) A publication published by "The Campaign for Homosexual Equality."
(c) A photograph of his mother.
(d) Illegal drugs.

4. Why is Jacobus angry when one of the laborer youths, Izak, comes back from the nearby shantytown?
(a) He could have been followed from the shantytown by the police, which would have caused trouble for the other men at the meeting.
(b) He was sent to buy beer, which Jacobus feels is unsafe for a young man.
(c) He is too young to be at the meeting and should have stayed at the shantytown.
(d) Izak is sent to buy supplies but comes back empty-handed.

5. Why does Terry call from New York?
(a) To wish Mehring happy birthday.
(b) To say he arrived safely.
(c) To tell his father he will not be returning.
(d) To say happy New Year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mehring think would be more appropriate to plant?

2. Why does Izak know the symbol Jalal is painting?

3. Why does Mehring ride in tourist class on a plane ride from Lisbon?

4. Why does Antonia taunt Mehring?

5. Why is Bismillah's living space cramped?

(see the answer key)

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