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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. How does Salim see Raymond and Yvette after reading Raymond's articles?
2. What does Indar say his goal is now?
3. What does Raymond suggest is one of the President's greatest powers?
4. What is Indar's comment about Africa?
5. In what way is Raymond like Salim's family?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the changes that took place with Salim's shop while he was away in London.
2. What has become of Indar?
3. Explain who initiates the affair between Salim and Yvette.
4. What was the social gaffe that got Yvette excluded for the President's social events?
5. How does Salim begin to compare himself with Mahesh?
6. Explain Zabeth's concern for her son Ferdinand.
7. What is the conclusion Salim draws about the relationship between Yvette and Raymond?
8. Although already captivated by Yvette, why does Salim think he might not have become involved with her?
9. What is the situation between the President and Raymond?
10. What indicates the end to the boom times in the town?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Look up information about the Nobel Prize for Literature and write an essay about V. S. Naipaul as a Nobel Prize winner. How do you rate Naipaul as a story teller? Explain whether you think A BEND IN THE RIVER is a compelling read.
Essay Topic 3
Write a paper on the way Naipaul develops the character of Indar. Start with his early optimism about a European education. Discuss why you think he was never really successful. Explain how Naipaul creates Indar as a person who over values his own importance. Trace his arrival at the Domain with his chance meeting of the American and running into Raymond at the American millionaire's house.
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