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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 start his own business in Africa
(b) That he become a public speaker
(c) That he become a diplomat
(d) That he take another degree

2. What does Indar say about Africans abroad?
(a) They see everything but make no effort to change anything.
(b) They are like sheep without a shepherd.
(c) They never think about Africa again.
(d) They are too shy to mix with the Europeans.

3. What suggestion does a guest of Raymond's make to him?
(a) That he go apologize to the President
(b) That he apply for work with the UN
(c) That he write a biography of the President
(d) That he apply for work in America

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

5. How has Salim's attitude about Indar changed?
(a) He used to like talking with Indar, now he avoids him.
(b) He used to envy Indar's style, now he thinks Indar is tasteless.
(c) He used to like Indar, now he mistrusts him.
(d) He used to envy Indar, now he feels protective of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the end of Salim's visit to London?

2. Why is Salim released from detention to fly back to his home?

3. Who is the new owner of Salim's store and why did that happen?

4. Where do Salim and Yvette go after the steamer gets out of sight?

5. What happened to Nazruddin in Canada?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Salim learn more about Raymond?

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

10. Explain Salim's obsession with Yvette.

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