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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 had Nazruddin come into possession of the store?
(a) He had started the store himself.
(b) It was willed to him by an uncle.
(c) He was able to get government support.
(d) The owner sold it cheaply after the revolution.

2. Fearful of the growth of the town, what happens among the villagers?
(a) They are pushed further and further into the outskirts.
(b) The villagers see an opportunity for business.
(c) They begin to fear it and talk of destroying it rises again.
(d) The villagers dislike the increased population but do not return to the villages.

3. What is the rumor Ferdinand spreads in the town?
(a) That Salim is sending him to study in America
(b) That Salim is trading on the black market
(c) That Salim is secretly married to Nazruddin's daughter
(d) That Salim is secretly a millionaire

4. What is Indar doing in the town?
(a) He is taking over the lycee.
(b) He is just passing through.
(c) He has decided to follow Salim's example.
(d) He is a guest lecturer at the Domain.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Indar show up at the steamer?

3. How has Salim's attitude about Indar changed?

4. After lunch, what does Salim imagine about Yvette's house?

5. Why does Salim buy the store from Nazruddin?

(see the answer key)

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