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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jean Marais tell Minke about love?
(a) It should be avoided.
(b) It is dangerous.
(c) It stinks.
(d) It always ends happily.

2. Why did Jean Marais come to the island?
(a) His wife wanted a change of scenery.
(b) He was exiled.
(c) He loved beaches.
(d) He ran out of money.

3. How does Nyai describe her father in Chapter 5?
(a) Angry.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Ambitious.
(d) Lazy.

4. Who does Minke consult for advice in Chapter 3?
(a) His mother.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His teacher.
(d) His sister.

5. Why is Minke confused about concubines?
(a) Why they are low class.
(b) Why they go to church.
(c) Why they live on the island.
(d) How they can have children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nyai believe is an excellent example of a tragic figure?

2. What does May see on her walk in Chapter 3?

3. What does Robert Suurhof tell Minke about beauty?

4. What did critics think of Jean Marais ?

5. Why does Nyai say Annelies was taken out of school?

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