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

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

3. What happened to Nazruddin in Canada?
(a) Nazruddin could not buy a business.
(b) Nazruddin was deported as a terrorist.
(c) Nazruddin was swindled in an oil well scheme.
(d) Nazruddin's health could not stand the weather.

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

5. What is Zabeth's fear for Ferdinand?
(a) That he will be sent to a foreign country
(b) That he will not recover from his illness
(c) That he will turn against her
(d) That he will be executed

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Salim close his shop for three hours the day after the affair begins?

2. What did one of Indar's lecturers suggest for him?

3. Where does a friend of Indar's take him?

4. What is the invitation Yvette offers to Salim?

5. What has happened to the European statues in the Capital city?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain who initiates the affair between Salim and Yvette.

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

5. What has become of Indar?

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

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

8. How does Salim get away from the local situation for a while?

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

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

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