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

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

3. Who sold him the store he is going to run?
(a) Mahesh
(b) Nazruddin
(c) Zabeth
(d) Indar

4. What request does Ferdinand make of Salim?
(a) He asks Salim to let him work in the store and quit school.
(b) He asks Salim to send him to school in America.
(c) He asks Salim to buy him a car.
(d) He asks Salim to find him a wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Salim's first customer?

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

3. How had Nazruddin come into possession of the store?

4. Where has Salim come from as the story opens?

5. When Salim finally meets with Father Huismans, what does he see?

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