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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. What is the habit of Mahesh that always seems to fail?
(a) He tries new "get rich quick" schemes.
(b) He attempts to get a job teaching.
(c) He tries to go on safari.
(d) He attempts to nagivage the river to the ocean.

2. Where has Salim come from as the story opens?
(a) India
(b) The east coast of Africa
(c) South Africa
(d) The Sudan

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

4. What behavior does Ferdinand go through after coming to the lycee?
(a) He becomes sullen and tries to run away.
(b) He tries out different personalities.
(c) He decides to get close to Salim.
(d) He becomes an African militant.

5. The palace once built by a businessman in town is now serving what purpose?
(a) A hotel
(b) A government office
(c) A library
(d) An army barracks

Short Answer Questions

1. What was wrong with Mahesh's engraving machine that makes signs?

2. What request does Ferdinand make of Salim?

3. Why does Salim buy the store from Nazruddin?

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

5. What does Salim remember as being outside his hometown?

(see the answer key)

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