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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. What did one of Indar's lecturers suggest for him?
(a) That he take another degree
(b) That he start his own business in Africa
(c) That he become a public speaker
(d) That he become a diplomat

2. How does Salim see Raymond and Yvette after reading Raymond's articles?
(a) He sees them as nomads always on the move.
(b) He sees them as having all the advantages.
(c) He sees them as incurably romantic.
(d) He sees them as trapped like he is.

3. As the steamer finally leaves, why is Salim happy?
(a) He will have time to spend on his business.
(b) He is standing on the bank with Yvette.
(c) Indar is so happy to be leaving the town.
(d) He no longer has to deal with Ferdinand.

4. Where is Nazruddin thinking of moving his family?
(a) Brazil
(b) The USA
(c) Canada
(d) Spain

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has become of Raymond and Yvette?

3. How do the businessmen react to the changes coming about?

4. What is Indar's problem with Shoba and Mahesh?

5. What is the "Cult of Madonna?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How are things different socially for Salim after his return from London?

2. What indicates the end to the boom times in the town?

3. How does the situation in the town deteriorate after the Youth Guard is disbanded?

4. What is a clear sign that the President is now taking charge of his own destiny?

5. What situation irritates Indar when he meets Shoba and Mahesh?

6. How does Salim react to Nazruddin's letter from Uganda?

7. Why does Indar think moving African intellectuals around the continent would be good for Africa?

8. Explain Salim's obsession with Yvette.

9. What do Salim and Metty observe from the President's radio broadcast?

10. Although already captivated by Yvette, why does Salim think he might not have become involved with her?

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