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

2. How does Ferdinand react to the army coming to town?
(a) He wants to join the army.
(b) He wants to form an opposition force.
(c) He is fearful and wants to return to his village.
(d) He wants to write a book about the villagers.

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

4. What is so surprising about Shoba going to her country when her father dies?
(a) She claims to fear her brothers.
(b) She refuses to allow Mahesh to go with her.
(c) She said earlier that her father died years ago.
(d) She had enough money for the ticket.

5. What is Indar's moment of insight?
(a) He knows without a doubt that he belongs to himself alone and would surrender his manhood to nobody.
(b) He sees he has not marketed himself correctly.
(c) He understands that he was meant to write the African story.
(d) He realizes he must return to his roots to be happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How have Salim's ideas shifted since his affair with Yvette?

2. What signals the end of the town's boom?

3. Why had the town been destroyed during the war?

4. What does Ferdinand think about Huismans' museum?

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

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