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

2. What is Indar's complaint about getting a ticket on the steamer?
(a) The ticket is only on standby.
(b) His travel agent wanted a bribe to get his ticket.
(c) He is overcharged because he is not African.
(d) There were rules, locked doors, and an endless checking of papers.

3. What does Salim fear is behind the letter from Nazruddin?
(a) That Nazruddin wants his store back
(b) That Nazruddin is coming to live with him
(c) That Nazruddin wants him to marry his daughter
(d) That Nazruddin wants to borrow money

4. What has become of Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter whom Salim feared he might have to marry?
(a) Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter, has become a pharmacist.
(b) Kareisha has left the family and moved to America.
(c) Kareisha is married to a British man and has four children.
(d) Kareisha has gone to India and will marry a doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shoba do when she returns?

2. What does Indar tell Salim about his arrival in London?

3. What happened when Indar began applying for jobs?

4. What happens when Salim goes to Yvette's house for lunch?

5. Why does Raymond think it is good that the President's book is so quickly forgotten?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the basis for Indar's depression.

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Indar's behavior on the steamer show that he is not as sure of himself as he told Salim he was?

8. Explain Salim's obsession with Yvette.

9. What has become of Indar?

10. Describe the beginning of the relationship between Salim and Yvette.

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