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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. Where does Salim go on his first airplane flight?
(a) The Capital
(b) India
(c) London
(d) Uganda

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

3. 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) He cannot persuade Yvette to divorce Raymond.
(d) Salim does not visit him any more.

4. What has happened to the European statues in the Capital city?
(a) They have been melted down for the copper.
(b) They have been polished to look good.
(c) They have all been moved to the President's palace.
(d) They have been replaced with statues of African tribesmen.

5. At the steamer, what does Salim notice about Ferdinand?
(a) That he has grown dangerously thin.
(b) That he cannot do things for himself.
(c) That he is too shy to ask questions.
(d) That he is comfortable wherever he is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has become of Raymond and Yvette?

2. What is Indar's comment about Africa?

3. What is Mahesh's behavior while Shoba is gone?

4. What news does Salim get from Uganda?

5. What is Maximes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has become of Indar?

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

3. What was the social gaffe that got Yvette excluded for the President's social events?

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

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

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

7. Explain the basis for Indar's depression.

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

9. What does Indar tell Salim about his plans for his future?

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

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