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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. Why does Raymond think it is good that the President's book is so quickly forgotten?
(a) Because Raymond is using much of it in his book.
(b) Because the President may now realize he's being badly advised.
(c) Because the book was too good for the African publis.
(d) Because the President will write a better book.

2. What amazes Salim about Raymond?
(a) He works on plans to overthrow the President.
(b) He does not seem to love Yvette.
(c) He has no ambition to leave the country.
(d) His position with the President is shaky but he remains loyal.

3. How does the purser on the steamer show that he does not respect the President?
(a) He sits down when the national anthem is played.
(b) He speaks French which the President has banned.
(c) He puts a cloth over the President's portrait.
(d) He sneers every time the President is mentioned.

4. How does Salim find the town when he arrives?
(a) The President has put money into the town's recovery.
(b) Many new shops and houses are under construction.
(c) It is beginning to prosper.
(d) It is more than half destroyed from the revolution.

5. What do Salim and Yvette enjoy at the restaurant?
(a) The rich desserts
(b) The air conditioning and the wine
(c) The friendly staff
(d) The paintings on the wall

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Father Huismans keep his collection of African artifacts?

2. How does the President manage the war in the town and surrounding area?

3. How had Nazruddin come into possession of the store?

4. Who does Salim think about who had been driven on foot along the same road he travels?

5. What does Indar say he actually learned at the University.

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