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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. Who is the new owner of Salim's store and why did that happen?
(a) A drunk named Theotime is the new owner since foreign business has been nationalized.
(b) Zabeth has taken over the business by a legal loophole.
(c) Metty is now the owner because Simon overstayed his exit visa.
(d) Ferdinand has returned and now owns the business.

2. What behavior does Ferdinand go through after coming to the lycee?
(a) He becomes an African militant.
(b) He tries out different personalities.
(c) He decides to get close to Salim.
(d) He becomes sullen and tries to run away.

3. What condition is the town in after the squatters settle?
(a) They throw their garbage out and the town begins to stink.
(b) The town spreads out in all directions.
(c) The town opens a new opera house.
(d) They buy out all the stores and business booms.

4. What is the rumor Ferdinand spreads in the town?
(a) That Salim is sending him to study in America
(b) That Salim is trading on the black market
(c) That Salim is secretly married to Nazruddin's daughter
(d) That Salim is secretly a millionaire

5. Why is the social setting so different for Salim?
(a) He has never been to a party before.
(b) People are dancing but he does not know how.
(c) As an Arab Muslim, he has never attended a party with mixed sexes.
(d) His only association with women has been in the brothels.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

3. What does Salim learn about Zabeth's family?

4. What does Salim learn from Yvette about Raymond's writing?

5. What do Salim and Yvette enjoy at the restaurant?

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