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

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

3. What is the clear difference between Salim and Father Huismans, aside from religion?
(a) Salim likes women but Huismans prefers boys
(b) Salim knows business but the Father cannot administer the school
(c) Father Huismans is an optimist but Salim is pessimistic.
(d) Father Huismans is young but Salim is old

4. How long had two slave families been with Salim's family?
(a) Over one hundred years
(b) Three generations
(c) From the time Salim was born
(d) Five years

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zabeth want Salim to do?

2. What African artifacts interest Father Huismans the most?

3. What is the significance of Ferdinand's question about religion?

4. What is the music playing at the party?

5. What happens to change the relationship between Salim and Metty?

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