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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mehring feel as he takes in the scene: river, reeds and willows?
(a) Bored.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Unsure.
(d) Peaceful.

2. What is Antonia shocked to learn about Mehring?
(a) He killed the man that was found by the river.
(b) He has a wife and small child in Johannesburg.
(c) He has a nearly grown son, and his wife left him and moved to New York.
(d) He owns a farm, while working as a businessman.

3. Why does Mehring ride in tourist class on a plane ride from Lisbon?
(a) There is no room in first class.
(b) There is no first class on the plane.
(c) He enjoys getting to know the locals.
(d) He does not have the money to purchase a first class seat.

4. What is Jalal painting?
(a) Mehring's home.
(b) His car.
(c) The windmill and water tank.
(d) The Indian Store.

5. When they land at Johannesburg, after some polite conversation, what does the young girl do?
(a) She asks his name.
(b) Screams out and runs to her mother.
(c) She joins her family.
(d) She asks for his phone number.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Jacobus' meeting being held?

2. What will Terry be missing by staying in the United States with his mother?

3. How do the police handle problems in the shantytowns?

4. Where is Antonia's husband?

5. How do the Indians hope to keep officials at bay?

(see the answer key)

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