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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 does Indar say his goal is now?

2. What is Indar's comment about Africa?

3. What happens as a backlash against the corruption?

4. What does Salim have in his desk drawer?

5. What has become of Raymond and Yvette?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

The theme of living in fear runs throughout the novel. Write an essay on how humans are affected by constant fear. Explain how you would deal with the constant threat of corrupt police, high crime, and instability of the government.

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