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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference between Salim and Indar as they walk to the river after the party?

2. How had Nazruddin come into possession of the store?

3. Why did the slaves on the east coast not desire freedom?

4. What accompanies Salim's paperwork when he goes to get a consignment from customs?

5. Where does Indar take Salim after dinner one evening?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Salim's family.

2. What is Raymond's story about the President as a young man?

3. How do Salim and Metty begin to react with Ferdinand?

4. What is happening with the town shortly after Salim arrives?

5. Why does Ferdinand ask the question about African religion?

6. Why is Indar edgy after the party?

7. What is the situation at the beginning of the novel?

8. Give some details about Father Huismans' hobby.

9. What happens to stop the impending threat of war in the area surrounding the town?

10. What does Salim observe about the foreigners at the Domain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 9, Indar describes his visits to the Indian High Commission in London. Write a paper on how Indar exhibits the prejudices of the caste system of India even though he had never been to India in his life. Write your paper on your feelings about classifying people according to the color of their skin, the clothes they wear, and the level of their education.

Essay Topic 2

Write a paper about African religion. Use Zabeth as an example and discuss the religious significance of the carved wooden masks. Also refer to Father Huismans' interest in the religious artifacts he collects and why he thinks they are historically significant.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples of ethnic food mentioned in the novel, write an essay about how different food is important to different people. Include foods that you would miss if you suddenly were denied access to them. Also discuss to what extent you would try different foods if you visit another country.

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