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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. What do the townspeople speculate about the new complex?
(a) That it will be a large hospital.
(b) That it will be a model farm and agriculture school.
(c) That it will be a munitions factory.
(d) That it will be the President's winter palace.

2. What is the "Cult of Madonna?"
(a) The state religion ordered by the President.
(b) The shrines set up as a tribute to the President's mother.
(c) The elevated position of women in the country.
(d) A radical religious group who brainwash believers.

3. What is Indar's complaint about getting a ticket on the steamer?
(a) His travel agent wanted a bribe to get his ticket.
(b) There were rules, locked doors, and an endless checking of papers.
(c) The ticket is only on standby.
(d) He is overcharged because he is not African.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The palace once built by a businessman in town is now serving what purpose?

2. What is Indar doing in the town?

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

4. Why is the Belgian clerk upset?

5. What is the habit of Mahesh that always seems to fail?

(see the answer key)

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