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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. Why does Indar show up at the steamer?
(a) He did not have enough money for a plane ticket.
(b) He is afraid of flying.
(c) He decided to leave the Domain early.
(d) The President commandeered the plane he was scheduled to leave on.

2. How does Salim see Mahesh as half a man?
(a) Because Mahesh only sees himself through Shoba's eyes.
(b) Because Mahesh is only five feet tall.
(c) Because Mahesh never sees anything through to the end.
(d) Because Mahesh cannot make decisions for himself.

3. How does Mahesh finally make it big?
(a) He takes over the lycee after Father Huismans' death.
(b) He opens a Bigburger franchise.
(c) He starts a pawn shop.
(d) He finds a gold mine.

4. What contraband does one boy leave at Salim's shop?
(a) Some carved ivory
(b) A book that belongs to the lycee
(c) Gold nuggets
(d) Money gotten on a black market exchange

5. What does Salim have in his desk drawer?
(a) Photos of Yvette
(b) Rayond's articles
(c) Money to make a fast getaway
(d) His last will and testament

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Huismans think about the future of Africa?

2. What happens when Salim introduces Indar to Shoba and Mahesh?

3. What behavior does Ferdinand go through after coming to the lycee?

4. What is the clear difference between Salim and Father Huismans, aside from religion?

5. What amazes Salim about Raymond?

(see the answer key)

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