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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had the town been destroyed during the war?
(a) Resentment against Arabs, Europeans, and Indians
(b) Looting for whatever valuables could be found
(c) It was falling down anyway.
(d) It was on a direct path of advancing troops.

2. Why does Metty inform on Salim's black market activities?
(a) Because Salim takes Theo's side againt him
(b) Because Salim did not bring back presents from Europe
(c) Because Salim refused him money to leave the town
(d) Because Metty has always hated Salim

3. The palace once built by a businessman in town is now serving what purpose?
(a) An army barracks
(b) A library
(c) A hotel
(d) A government office

4. Why do Yvette and Raymond cease being invited to the President's functions?
(a) Yvette refused to sleep with the President.
(b) Raymond argues with the President's policies.
(c) The President has no more need for Raymond.
(d) Raymond kept talking when the President demanded silence.

5. What is the music playing at the party?
(a) The Beetles
(b) Straus waltzes
(c) The Doors
(d) A Joan Baez album

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes routine for Salim?

2. What is the social occasion between Salim, Shoba, and Mahesh?

3. What does Zabeth want Salim to do?

4. At the steamer, what does Salim notice about Ferdinand?

5. What is Ferdinand's reaction when Salim wants him to take a book back to the lycee?

(see the answer key)

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