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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. Is Salim comfortable with the teaching of the Domain?
(a) He wonders if they are fooling themselves by ignoring the difference between Old and New Africa.
(b) He thinks the teaching there is too conservative.
(c) He wonders where they stand on the arabs in Africa.
(d) He wishes the Domain would offer jobs instead of lectures.

2. Why does Salim buy the store from Nazruddin?
(a) For a chance to study
(b) To get away from persecution
(c) To do Nazruddin a favor
(d) To break away from his family

3. What does Indar mean when he tells Salim he's where it's at.
(a) Where these is the peace of obscurity.
(b) Where everything will come to an end.
(c) Where big things are happening.
(d) Where the new revolution will start.

4. What causes Indar to become depressed?
(a) He cannot persuade Yvette to divorce Raymond.
(b) His time at the Domain is coming to an end.
(c) He is having to take on more classes at the Domain.
(d) Salim does not visit him any more.

5. What is the invitation Yvette offers to Salim?
(a) A lunch at her house the next day
(b) Another party at the Domain
(c) A copy of Raymond's manuscript
(d) A trip to the capital

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What request does Ferdinand make of Salim?

3. What is the difference between Salim and Indar as they walk to the river after the party?

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

5. What does Salim think when he is shown the collection of African masks?

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