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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Minke ask Nyai about at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Her education.
(b) Her parent's death.
(c) Her marriage.
(d) Her job.

2. What does Minke decline to tell the reader?
(a) His age.
(b) His true identity.
(c) His mother's name.
(d) His location.

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

4. What did critics think of Jean Marais ?
(a) They thought his work was brilliant.
(b) They felt his colors were dull.
(c) The did not notice him.
(d) They felt his singing was dreadful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Minke at odds with his school?

2. What does Minke dream about doing with his stories?

3. What photo does Minke express appreciation for In Chapter 2?

4. Where does Minke go at the start of Chapter 3?

5. In what century does "This Earth of Mankind" take place?

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