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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Father Huismans when Salim calls on him?
(a) On one of his trips into the bush
(b) Outside playing football with the boys
(c) Up on the roof, repairing some damage
(d) In the room where he keeps his collection of masks.

2. After Father Huismans' death, what prediction of his comes about?
(a) The school gets a grant from the government.
(b) The river rises and flood the town.
(c) The town becomes a thriving settlement.
(d) The lycee falls to the ground.

3. What begins happening to the town as the area becomes more peaceful?
(a) Villagers no longer visit the town.
(b) The townspeople begin cleaning up the town.
(c) Villagers return and many of them stay.
(d) There is a flood and the town is all but wiped out.

4. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Raymond
(b) Metty
(c) Salim
(d) Ferdinand

5. How does Ferdinand react to the army coming to town?
(a) He wants to join the army.
(b) He is fearful and wants to return to his village.
(c) He wants to form an opposition force.
(d) He wants to write a book about the villagers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Salim's Moslem religion differ from pure Arabian religion?

2. Why does the Belgium not eat the food in the lycee dining room?

3. Who are the main customers at Bigburger?

4. Why does Salim buy the store from Nazruddin?

5. What request does Ferdinand make of Salim?

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