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

2. Who does Salim go to see at the lycee?
(a) Father Huismans
(b) Ferdinand
(c) Raymond
(d) The Belgian clerk

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

4. 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 to live in the village but he also wants to study.
(d) He wants more security than with his parents but the town is insecure too.

5. Why do other boys from the lycee come to see Salim?
(a) They are looking for jobs.
(b) The want Salim to take Ferdinand out of their school.
(c) They want him to send them to America to study.
(d) They try to buy Salim's car.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did the slaves on the east coast not desire freedom?

3. Who is Salim's childhood friend who is going to England to study?

4. What is Salim's ethnic background?

5. Who is the slave that Salim's family sends to stay with him?

(see the answer key)

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