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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. How do the businessmen react to the changes coming about?
(a) They get busy and make contingency plans.
(b) They start recuriting industry for the town.
(c) They kid themselves by talking about how their town is better than anywhere else.
(d) They build a new airport.

2. 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 apply for work in America
(d) That he write a biography of the President

3. What does Salim notice when he gets out of the country?
(a) In London, the streets are crowded and filled with stalls, booths, kiosks, and grocery stores all run by foreigners like himself.
(b) In Canada ,the people are friendly and outgoing.
(c) In the Capital, everyone is as afraid as they are in the town.
(d) In New York, the people know nothing about Africa.

4. What is the "Cult of Madonna?"
(a) The elevated position of women in the country.
(b) A radical religious group who brainwash believers.
(c) The shrines set up as a tribute to the President's mother.
(d) The state religion ordered by the President.

5. What surprises Metty when Salim comes looking for him?
(a) Salim has many gifts for him.
(b) Metty thought Salim was too grand after flying to Europe.
(c) Metty thought Salim was in prison.
(d) He did not expect Salim to return.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maximes?

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

3. How have Salim's ideas shifted since his affair with Yvette?

4. What distresses Salim every time he drives the car?

5. What amazes Salim about Raymond?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What encouragement did a woman lecturer give Indar in England?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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