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

2. What does Indar say he actually learned at the University.

3. What has become of Raymond and Yvette?

4. What group begins guided tours of the Domain?

5. What happened to Nazruddin in Canada?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the basis for Indar's depression.

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

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

4. Describe the beginning of the relationship between Salim and Yvette.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 an essay on your opinion about how dictatorships are formed. Use Raymond's influence over the President that saw him enter the army as a young man, rise to the top in the military, and end up taking control of the whole country. Do you agree that this is a fairly accurate depiction of how dictators gain power through the military?

Essay Topic 3

Write a paper on the development of Ferdinand from the time he was sixteen-years-old until last seen in the novel as a young government official. Explain how Naipaul makes those changes and give your opinion as to how accurate he is in doing so.

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