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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Salim finally meets with Father Huismans, what does he see?
(a) Father Huismans beating a student
(b) A place where the roof has fallen in
(c) An African mask Father Huismans got on his last trip
(d) A group of new European teachers

2. How long had two slave families been with Salim's family?
(a) From the time Salim was born
(b) Over one hundred years
(c) Three generations
(d) Five years

3. 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 only requires prayer once a day.
(d) It has traces of Hinduism.

4. In what way is Salim optimistic about the town?
(a) He thinks he will be able to build his business and sell it.
(b) He sees that the youth are being educated.
(c) He thinks it will grow back if the peace holds.
(d) He sees that it is in a strategic place for development.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Father Huismans keep his collection of African artifacts?

4. Why does Salim buy the store from Nazruddin?

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

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