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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does a friend of Indar's take him?
(a) To meet an American who is interested in helping Africa
(b) To a reception for the President who is visiting London
(c) To Paris where there is less racism
(d) To a job fair where he can get many interviews

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

3. Why do people like to go to the Bigburger?
(a) Mahesh has young girls working there.
(b) To get inside an air conditioned building where they do not smell the garbage.
(c) There is no place else to go.
(d) They develop a taste for French fried potatoes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the businessmen react to the changes coming about?

2. After Father Huismans' death, what prediction of his comes about?

3. What confidence does Indar impart to Salim?

4. What does Indar say his goal is now?

5. Why was Indar turned down at the Indian High Commission?

(see the answer key)

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