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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 is Ferdinand's reaction when Salim wants him to take a book back to the lycee?
(a) He wants to read the book first.
(b) He says it isn't his job.
(c) He throws the book in the river.
(d) He gets angry and refuses to do it.

2. How does Salim's Moslem religion differ from pure Arabian religion?
(a) It is a religion of traditions from people who do not read Arabic.
(b) It includes Christian traditions.
(c) It has traces of Hinduism.
(d) It only requires prayer once a day.

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

4. What do the villagers do that becomes a threat to the town?
(a) They bring their contageous people to stay in the town.
(b) They begin to build bonfires that threaten to set fire to the town.
(c) They form an army and move it into the town.
(d) They demonstrate in the streets every day.

5. Why had the town been destroyed during the war?
(a) It was falling down anyway.
(b) It was on a direct path of advancing troops.
(c) Resentment against Arabs, Europeans, and Indians
(d) Looting for whatever valuables could be found

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim worry about as he thinks of Yvette?

2. What causes Indar to become depressed?

3. What is the clear difference between Salim and Father Huismans, aside from religion?

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

5. In what way is Salim optimistic about the town?

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