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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Minke's friend in Chapter 3 tell him he is capable of making wise choices?
(a) He is educated.
(b) He is a native.
(c) He is 32.
(d) He is European.

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

3. Why did Jean Marais come to the island?
(a) He loved beaches.
(b) He ran out of money.
(c) His wife wanted a change of scenery.
(d) He was exiled.

4. Where is Minke's birth place located?
(a) American Indies.
(b) Netherland Indies.
(c) French Indies.
(d) German Indies.

5. In Chapter 2, what does Robert Suurhof offer to show Minke?
(a) A beautiful girl.
(b) A dead animal.
(c) A fishing boat.
(d) Legal papers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nyai request in the letter she sends to Minke?

2. Who is Nyai Ontosoroh?

3. What job did Nyai's father want?

4. What does Jean Marais do?

5. Who told Herman to divorce his wife according to Nyai?

(see the answer key)

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