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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had Nazruddin come into possession of the store?
(a) The owner sold it cheaply after the revolution.
(b) It was willed to him by an uncle.
(c) He had started the store himself.
(d) He was able to get government support.

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

3. What is Salim's ethnic background?
(a) Salim is half Arab and half European.
(b) His family from northwest India is considered Arab.
(c) He is Arab with African blood from his grandmother.
(d) His family came from the Arabian penninsula.

4. Why did the slaves on the east coast not desire freedom?
(a) They had never known anything else.
(b) They had no place to go.
(c) They became part of the family that owned them.
(d) They were paid wages for their work.

5. What does Zabeth represent to Salim?
(a) Authentic Africa
(b) Only a chance to make money from her
(c) Inferiority
(d) Back woods ignorance

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim learn about Zabeth's family?

2. On his trip to the central part of Africa, who stops Salim often for money or supplies?

3. What behavior does Ferdinand go through after coming to the lycee?

4. What request does Ferdinand make of Salim?

5. Who does Salim think about who had been driven on foot along the same road he travels?

(see the answer key)

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