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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does David view his writing in Chapter 17?
(a) Chaotic.
(b) Exciting.
(c) A refuge.
(d) Terrifying.

2. What is David doing when Catherine and Marita return in Chapter 17?
(a) Writing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Taking a shower.
(d) Crying.

3. What does Marita want David to do everyday in town?
(a) Visit the library.
(b) Read the newspaper.
(c) Go for a walk.
(d) Get some coffee.

4. How old is Davy when he tracks the elephant?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 11.
(d) 9.

5. When does David wake up in the last chapter?
(a) Ten.
(b) Before dawn.
(c) Noon.
(d) Midnight.

6. What does Catherine call Marita when they return from celebrating about the elephant story?
(a) The girl.
(b) Her mistress.
(c) The other wife.
(d) David's whore.

7. What does Marita think of the elephant story when she reads it?
(a) She hates it.
(b) She loves it.
(c) She is frightened by it.
(d) She is confused by it.

8. Who is with David after Catherine leaves after burning the stories?
(a) Davy.
(b) The image of an elephant.
(c) Madame.
(d) Marita.

9. What is the subject of David's short stories?
(a) His father's childhood.
(b) Africa.
(c) His dreams.
(d) His relationship with Catherine.

10. How many bullets had been used to kill the female elephant years ago?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

11. How does David feel when he sees what Catherine has done to his African stories?
(a) Sick.
(b) Betrayed.
(c) Humiliated.
(d) Grateful.

12. What is worth a fortune to the boy and his father in Africa?
(a) Elephant tusks.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) Water tanks.
(d) Oil reserves.

13. Where does Davy's father first shoot the elephant?
(a) In the head.
(b) In the stomach.
(c) In the rump.
(d) In his chest.

14. What does Juma call elephant mates?
(a) Askryti.
(b) Askitu.
(c) Askurat.
(d) Askari.

15. What will Juma not let Davy do?
(a) Shoot a gun.
(b) Drink beer.
(c) Go to the tavern.
(d) Carry a rifle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catherine do after she reads the short story?

2. What does Catherine call David after insulting his grammar?

3. What does Marita ask David to do when they are alone and speaking about Catherine?

4. In what room is David when he wakes up in the last chapter?

5. What does Catherine say she wants to study when she returns from Cannes?

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