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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Kate package the papers on Du Boise she has stolen for Mikey?
(a) In a paper bag.
(b) In a manila envelope.
(c) Bundled in a shoebox.
(d) Wrapped in newspaper.

5. What did Michael do so that no passers-by would recognize what he was doing during the murder?
(a) He added a silencer to the gun.
(b) He waited until the tide came in.
(c) He waited until a jackhammer started.
(d) He covered the gun with a pillow .

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Silas think Lydia was seeking for when she had the affair with Joao?

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

3. What month of the year is known as the "month of anniversaries" in the Ali home?

4. Which of the following is NOT something Silas feels he is completely incapable of doing with his family?

5. Which disease does Lydia begin researching after returning from the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lydia react to the news that Du Boise is dead?

2. Why does Vinu emerge from the bushes, screaming and striking at Silas, and what is his reaction to the outburst?

3. How does Mikey change in the month after his mother returns from the hospital?

4. What happens when Michael finally comes face-to-face with Du Boise in the shopping mall?

5. What practice does Michael do before he attempts to kill Vinu's father?

6. What announcement does Julian make while out for lunch at "The Crucible" with his friends.

7. What happened when Michael witnessed a convoy of cars outside his father's birthday party?

8. How does Silas react to having Lydia back in their home to recover?

9. How does Michael come into possession of the gun he will use to kill Vinu's father?

10. How did Ouma Angel die?

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