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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. From where does the name Metty come?
(a) From a French word, mestise, which means of mixed race
(b) From a story about Methuselah, the oldest man
(c) From a corruption of the English word, middle
(d) From a Portuguese word meaning metal

2. 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 throws the book in the river.
(c) He says it isn't his job.
(d) He gets angry and refuses to do it.

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

4. Who is the slave that Salim's family sends to stay with him?
(a) Indar
(b) Ferdinand
(c) Mahesh
(d) Metty

5. What is Ferdinand's dilemma?
(a) He wants to progress but he does not like to study.
(b) He hates Salim but his mother won't let him change guardians.
(c) He wants more security than with his parents but the town is insecure too.
(d) He wants to live in the village but he also wants to study.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Zabeth have a strange odor about her person?

3. How does Salim find the town when he arrives?

4. Why is there no history of the Arabs in the country on the east coast of Africa?

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

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