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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the east coast slaves different from those taken on the west coast of Africa?
(a) The east coast slaves were much smaller people.
(b) The east coast slaves were not sent to America.
(c) The east coast slaves were not African.
(d) The east coast slaves were born into slavery.

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

3. Who was Salim expecting when Metty led Indar into the store?
(a) Someone looking for a job or a handout.
(b) Someone about to make a claim on him in the name of family, community, or religion.
(c) Metty's wife and new baby.
(d) Some member of the army come to extort money or supplies.

4. What does Salim learn from Yvette about Raymond's writing?
(a) None of his published books have ever made money.
(b) He has never published a book.
(c) He is losing his eyesight so he wants to write as long as he can.
(d) He cannot write in the day time.

5. Where do Salim and Yvette go after the steamer gets out of sight?
(a) To the Domain
(b) To a European restaurant
(c) To find Raymond
(d) To Salim's store

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Huismans think about the future of Africa?

2. What upsets Indar when he sees the fake Hindu decorations at the Indian High Commission?

3. What confidence does Indar impart to Salim?

4. What do the villagers do that becomes a threat to the town?

5. On his trip to the central part of Africa, who stops Salim often for money or supplies?

(see the answer key)

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