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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. Although cyanide is the quickest way to commit suicide, why does he believe it is not what the man used?
(a) It is not the "tycoon's way" to do it.
(b) It is expensive.
(c) One must have assistance in administering it.
(d) It is very painful.

2. What is unusual about this storm?
(a) It is very powerful.
(b) It has no thunder or rain.
(c) It blows through quickly.
(d) It has no rain.

3. Why do the Indians allow local blacks to shop?
(a) They are the store's main customers.
(b) They fear the locals.
(c) They are perfectly safe and harmless.
(d) They like to cheat them out of their money.

4. Over what does Mehring muse?
(a) His uncaring son.
(b) The running of his farm.
(c) The suicide of the girl's father.
(d) His relationship with Antonia.

5. What does Solomon ask Jacobus?
(a) Why Jacobus saved him.
(b) Why he is beaten and left for dead.
(c) If he had actually died in the cold pasture.
(d) Who saved him from the cold pasture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mehring upset with Terry?

2. Why can the orange river lilies be seen?

3. Of what do the Indians have an inevitable feeling?

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

5. With whom does Mehring walk through the property?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Mehring run into as he is getting coffee? What does he find shocking about this girl?

2. What can be found at the laborers' celebration?

3. How does Mehring feel about his farm?

4. What is Jalal painting?

5. What do the Indians think of the locals?

6. Describe Mehring's thoughts about his son and Antonia's hypocrisy.

7. After speaking to Jacobus, what does Mehring wonder?

8. How do the Indians react to Mehring being in their store?

9. What happens to Mehring as he is walking in the third pasture?

10. Describe the lives of the owners of the Indian Store.

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