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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. What does Raymond say he is working on just before he returns to his study?
(a) The first historical narrative of Africa
(b) A translation of the Bible
(c) A new constitution for the country
(d) A biography of the President

2. Why is Shoba fearful?
(a) Her brothers had vowed to throw acid in her face and kill Mahesh.
(b) She cannot sleep at night for fear of burglars.
(c) Mahesh has been spending a lot of time with a woman.
(d) Mahesh may be conscripted into the army.

3. 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) A place where the roof has fallen in
(d) Father Huismans beating a student

4. How does Salim see Raymond and Yvette after reading Raymond's articles?
(a) He sees them as incurably romantic.
(b) He sees them as trapped like he is.
(c) He sees them as nomads always on the move.
(d) He sees them as having all the advantages.

5. What does Father Huismans think about the future of Africa?
(a) That modern civilization is coming
(b) That it will soon return to its primative ways
(c) That it will become united into one continental country
(d) That it will never progress

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Salim close his shop for three hours the day after the affair begins?

2. What is Zabeth's fear for Ferdinand?

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

4. What is the rumor Ferdinand spreads in the town?

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

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