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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shoba do when she returns?
(a) She refuses to speak to Mahesh.
(b) She opens a beauty salon.
(c) She announces that she is pregnant.
(d) She goes into isolation.

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

3. Who is the surprise visitor to Salim's store?
(a) The President
(b) Zabeth's husband
(c) Salim's brother
(d) Indar

4. Why is Shoba fearful?
(a) Her brothers had vowed to throw acid in her face and kill Mahesh.
(b) Mahesh may be conscripted into the army.
(c) Mahesh has been spending a lot of time with a woman.
(d) She cannot sleep at night for fear of burglars.

5. In the light of day, how does Salim see Yvette's and Raymond's house?
(a) It is much more lavish than he remembered it.
(b) It is different in the sunlight; everything seems faded and worn.
(c) The carpet has holes worn in it.
(d) The furniture has all been removed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim have in his desk drawer?

2. What does Salim notice when he gets out of the country?

3. What does Raymond suggest is one of the President's greatest powers?

4. Why do other boys from the lycee come to see Salim?

5. What does Salim learn from listening to the BBC?

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