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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the party what does Salim see couples doing?
(a) Dancing
(b) Drinking
(c) Staying apart
(d) Eating

2. What does Father Huismans think about the future of Africa?
(a) That it will become united into one continental country
(b) That modern civilization is coming
(c) That it will never progress
(d) That it will soon return to its primative ways

3. What do the villagers do that becomes a threat to the town?
(a) They form an army and move it into the town.
(b) They demonstrate in the streets every day.
(c) They begin to build bonfires that threaten to set fire to the town.
(d) They bring their contageous people to stay in the town.

4. From where does the name Metty come?
(a) From a story about Methuselah, the oldest man
(b) From a French word, mestise, which means of mixed race
(c) From a Portuguese word meaning metal
(d) From a corruption of the English word, middle

5. What is the difference between Salim and Indar as they walk to the river after the party?
(a) Salim is confused, but Indar is sure of himself.
(b) Salim is exhilarated by the evening but Indar is edgy.
(c) Indar sees the beauty of the place while Salim sees only garbage.
(d) Indar wants to meditate but Salim wants to talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Shoba fearful?

2. Where is Father Huismans when Salim calls on him?

3. Where does Indar take Salim after dinner one evening?

4. What does Salim explain to Indar after the lecture?

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

(see the answer key)

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