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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Salim goes to Yvette's house for lunch?
(a) The lunch was cancelled and she forgot to tell him.
(b) Yvette's cook has quit and Yvette doesn't know how to cook.
(c) Raymond meets him at the door and turns him away.
(d) There were no other guests invited.

2. What is so surprising about Shoba going to her country when her father dies?
(a) She had enough money for the ticket.
(b) She said earlier that her father died years ago.
(c) She refuses to allow Mahesh to go with her.
(d) She claims to fear her brothers.

3. After lunch, what does Salim imagine about Yvette's house?
(a) That he could never compete with all Yvette has with Raymond.
(b) That the house reflects the closeness of Yvette and Raymond.
(c) It is sad and she must consider it as a prison.
(d) They have so many possessions the house is not large enough.

4. What has become of Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter whom Salim feared he might have to marry?
(a) Kareisha has left the family and moved to America.
(b) Kareisha has gone to India and will marry a doctor.
(c) Kareisha is married to a British man and has four children.
(d) Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter, has become a pharmacist.

5. What distresses Salim every time he drives the car?
(a) He has to show his papers over and over, and they always want money.
(b) He is not allowed to park anywhere.
(c) He has to pay a raod tax to the Police.
(d) He has trouble finding petrol.

6. Why is Ferdinand leaving the Domain?
(a) Ferdinand is leaving for a cadetship at the capital.
(b) Ferdinand has an incurable illness.
(c) Ferdinand is going back to live with Zabeth.
(d) Ferdinand has flunked out.

7. What news does Salim get from Uganda?
(a) Uganda wins a United Nations recognition of excellence.
(b) Nazruddin sends Salim a letter telling him that things are not going well.
(c) The BBC reports wide spread unrest.
(d) Nazruddin writes that his business is flourishing.

8. In the light of day, how does Salim see Yvette's and Raymond's house?
(a) It is different in the sunlight; everything seems faded and worn.
(b) It is much more lavish than he remembered it.
(c) The carpet has holes worn in it.
(d) The furniture has all been removed.

9. How does Salim reply to Nazruddin?
(a) That things are unstable in the town and country
(b) That the President has put a freeze on expansion
(c) That he is selling the store and going to London
(d) That his store burned to the ground

10. What causes Indar to become depressed?
(a) Salim does not visit him any more.
(b) His time at the Domain is coming to an end.
(c) He cannot persuade Yvette to divorce Raymond.
(d) He is having to take on more classes at the Domain.

11. What is Indar's problem with Shoba and Mahesh?
(a) He thinks they want money from him.
(b) He thinks they are too uneducated.
(c) He thinks they do not appreciate his value.
(d) He thinks they are too high class.

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

13. What does Salim worry about as he thinks of Yvette?
(a) That he is becoming obsessed with her
(b) That she is having an affair with Indar
(c) That he is not good enough for her
(d) That she and Raymond will be leaving

14. What happens at the end of Salim's visit to London?
(a) He is robbed of everything but his return flight ticket.
(b) He becomes engaged to Kareisha and leaves to go back to Africa.
(c) He finds a job and returns to sell his store.
(d) He severes all ties with Nazruddin and returns to Africa.

15. What surprising action does the President take for the town?
(a) He is disbanding the Youth Guard in Salim's area.
(b) He waives taxes for the town.
(c) He plans to completely renovate the town.
(d) He declares martial law in the town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Salim have in his desk drawer?

2. What does Salim hold onto in the face of all this corruption?

3. What surprises Metty when Salim comes looking for him?

4. What becomes routine for Salim?

5. In what way is Raymond like Salim's family?

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