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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. Fearful of the growth of the town, what happens among the villagers?
(a) The villagers dislike the increased population but do not return to the villages.
(b) They begin to fear it and talk of destroying it rises again.
(c) The villagers see an opportunity for business.
(d) They are pushed further and further into the outskirts.

2. How does the President manage the war in the town and surrounding area?
(a) He sends mercenaries who shoot two of the army officers.
(b) He moves his capital to the town.
(c) He conscripts the villagers into his own army.
(d) He calls in United Nations peace keepers.

3. What is Mahesh's behavior while Shoba is gone?
(a) He never comes out of his house.
(b) He tries to seduce Yvette.
(c) He acts like a grieving son-in-law.
(d) He visits the brothels daily.

4. Why was Indar turned down at the Indian High Commission?
(a) He is not a Hindu.
(b) He is too young.
(c) He is not a citizen of India.
(d) He does not speak Hindi.

5. What surprising action does the President take for the town?
(a) He waives taxes for the town.
(b) He is disbanding the Youth Guard in Salim's area.
(c) He declares martial law in the town.
(d) He plans to completely renovate the town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salim see Mahesh as half a man?

2. What news does Salim get from Uganda?

3. How does Ferdinand react to the army coming to town?

4. How does Salim reply to Nazruddin?

5. How do the businessmen react to the changes coming about?

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