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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What milestone birthday will Silas be celebrating in the year that the novel is set?
(a) His fiftieth birthday.
(b) His fortieth birthday.
(c) His thirtieth birthday.
(d) His sixtieth birthday.

2. Why isn't Lydia at home when Silas returns on the night of his birthday party?
(a) Because she is at Mam Agnes' house.
(b) Because she is at Kate's house.
(c) Because she is at Du Boise's house.
(d) Because she is at Vinu's house.

3. Which of the following is NOT a physical change Silas's mother endured after meeting Du Boise?
(a) She began to shrink.
(b) She began to go deaf.
(c) She began to have breathing problems.
(d) She began to grow frail.

4. Which of the following characters does NOT give a speech about Silas at his birthday party?
(a) Silas.
(b) Kate.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Julian.

5. Where did Michael decide to point the gun when he shot Vinu's father?
(a) In the chest.
(b) In the stomach.
(c) In the head.
(d) In the back.

6. How does Silas feel when he realizes that his wife has left him for another man?
(a) He feels utter confusion.
(b) He feels boiling anger.
(c) He feels deep sorrow.
(d) He feels complete relief.

7. Now that she has started working a new job, what does Lydia speak of wanting to purchase?
(a) A new home.
(b) A new computer.
(c) A new car.
(d) A new diamond ring.

8. What does Silas decide to do to win Lydia back from Joao?
(a) Speak rationally to Lydia.
(b) Challenge Joao to a fistfight.
(c) Enlist the help of Mikey to bring Lydia back home.
(d) Nothing.

9. How does Lydia react to Silas's plea that she return home?
(a) She accepts his offer.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She tells him she will think about it.
(d) She argues with him.

10. Who emerges from the bushes where Silas is sitting, screaming and striking at him?
(a) Vinu.
(b) Lydia.
(c) Mikey.
(d) Du Boise.

11. What is the nationality of the soldier that attacked Ali Ali's sister?
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) British.

12. In what language does the Imam at the mosque speak?
(a) Hindi.
(b) Arabic.
(c) Afrikaans.
(d) Zulu.

13. How many children does Du Boise have with his wife?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

14. How does Silas know that Lydia has left him for good?
(a) Her wedding ring is lying on the kitchen table.
(b) Her diary is no longer at the desk.
(c) Her clothes are missing.
(d) Her car is gone.

15. In the month his mother returns from the hospital, which of the following is NOT something Mikey changes about himself?
(a) He starts wearing all black.
(b) He begins speaking with an accent.
(c) He gets an earring.
(d) He cuts his hair short.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Michael to the trade store where he attempts to pawn the item stolen from Professor Graham?

2. Which of the following characters is NOT invited to the restaurant to help plan Silas's fiftieth birthday party?

3. In what room of the house did Michael witness his mother having an affair with a younger man?

4. Why is Julian's home selected to host Silas's birthday party?

5. Who are Haroon and Sadrodien?

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