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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Salim fear is behind the letter from Nazruddin?
(a) That Nazruddin wants him to marry his daughter
(b) That Nazruddin is coming to live with him
(c) That Nazruddin wants his store back
(d) That Nazruddin wants to borrow money

2. Where is Nazruddin thinking of moving his family?
(a) Brazil
(b) Spain
(c) The USA
(d) Canada

3. What does Indar tell Salim about his arrival in London?
(a) He was appalled by the racism in London.
(b) At first he did not think he could make it there.
(c) When he first left Africa for London, he thought he would never come back.
(d) He had never been so lost in his life.

4. What does Father Huismans do almost immediately after the threat of war is over?
(a) He organizes a village relief effort.
(b) He closes the lycee.
(c) He calls for a day of prayer.
(d) He makes another trip to the bush.

5. How does Salim see Mahesh as half a man?
(a) Because Mahesh is only five feet tall.
(b) Because Mahesh never sees anything through to the end.
(c) Because Mahesh only sees himself through Shoba's eyes.
(d) Because Mahesh cannot make decisions for himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprising action does the President take for the town?

2. What upsets Indar when he sees the fake Hindu decorations at the Indian High Commission?

3. What do the villagers do that becomes a threat to the town?

4. What is Mahesh's behavior while Shoba is gone?

5. What happened when Indar began applying for jobs?

(see the answer key)

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