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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 9, who is Robert Mellema introduced to?
(a) A politician.
(b) A Japanese prostitute.
(c) A Japanese business man.
(d) A crooked police officer.

3. Why is Magda Peters impressed with Nyai?
(a) Her looks.
(b) Her job.
(c) Her education.
(d) Her diamond collection.

4. What racial groups does Minke compare in Chapter 6?
(a) Europeans and Middle Easterns.
(b) Americans and Indies.
(c) Whites and natives.
(d) Asians and Americans.

5. Why does Nyai say Annelies was taken out of school?
(a) She failed English.
(b) School was too easy.
(c) She was sick.
(d) She had to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Minke's birth place located?

2. In Chapter 7, why is Minke woken up?

3. Why did Maiko live in constant fear?

4. Who does Nyai think Minke should write about?

5. What does Minke feel is necessary to reveal to the reader?

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