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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who is the hostess Salim meets at the party?
(a) Zabeth's sister
(b) Yvette
(c) Shoba
(d) Claudette

3. What does Salim think when he is shown the collection of African masks?
(a) That Father Huismans is insane
(b) That the masks are dangerous
(c) That he has no interest in such things
(d) That it represents Zabeth's world

4. What does Ferdinand think about Huismans' museum?
(a) We have masks in our homes, we do not need a museum.
(b) Europeans will not want to see it.
(c) This will preserve our African culture.
(d) People should not pay to see African artifacts in Africa.

5. Why did the slaves on the east coast not desire freedom?
(a) They had no place to go.
(b) They were paid wages for their work.
(c) They had never known anything else.
(d) They became part of the family that owned them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there no history of the Arabs in the country on the east coast of Africa?

2. How are the east coast slaves different from those taken on the west coast of Africa?

3. What venture does Mahesh undertake that worries Salim?

4. From where does the name Metty come?

5. When Salim finally meets with Father Huismans, what does he see?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is happening with the town shortly after Salim arrives?

2. Why does Ferdinand ask the question about African religion?

3. What happens to stop the impending threat of war in the area surrounding the town?

4. Give some details about Father Huismans' hobby.

5. How does Ferdinand become a burden on Salim?

6. What is Raymond's story about the President as a young man?

7. What makes the trip longer and more complicated?

8. Describe the reunion of Salim and Indar.

9. Why is Indar edgy after the party?

10. What is the underlying mood of the villagers and what effect does it have on Ferdinand?

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