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

2. What is Mahesh's behavior while Shoba is gone?
(a) He visits the brothels daily.
(b) He acts like a grieving son-in-law.
(c) He tries to seduce Yvette.
(d) He never comes out of his house.

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

4. What does Raymond suggest is one of the President's greatest powers?
(a) Knowing who is real friends are
(b) Getting rid of his opposition
(c) Looking far into the future
(d) Knowing when to pull back

5. Why does Raymond think it is good that the President's book is so quickly forgotten?
(a) Because the President may now realize he's being badly advised.
(b) Because the book was too good for the African publis.
(c) Because the President will write a better book.
(d) Because Raymond is using much of it in his book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Salim introduces Indar to Shoba and Mahesh?

2. What has become of Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter whom Salim feared he might have to marry?

3. What does Indar say his goal is now?

4. What news does Salim get from Uganda?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain the changes that took place with Salim's shop while he was away in London.

4. What has become of Indar?

5. How does Salim begin to compare himself with Mahesh?

6. Why do Indar and Ferdinand both board the steamer at the same time?

7. What is the situation between the President and Raymond?

8. Explain Zabeth's concern for her son Ferdinand.

9. What is the conclusion Salim draws about the relationship between Yvette and Raymond?

10. Explain the basis for Indar's depression.

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