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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Minke think of Sarah and Miriam?
(a) They are annoying.
(b) He things they are beautiful.
(c) He likes them.
(d) He hates them.

2. Why is Minke invited as a guest in Chapter 7 to someone's home?
(a) His father.
(b) His translations.
(c) His relationship with Annelies.
(d) His education.

3. In Chapter 4, what does Minke bring to Annelies' house?
(a) Food.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Luggage.
(d) A cat.

4. How long after the actual events did Minke write the book?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 13 years.

5. Why did Nyai's father sell her to work as a concubine?
(a) Her mother was jealous of her.
(b) He didn't like her.
(c) So he could get a job.
(d) For lots of money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Minke compare his knowledge of Japan to in Chapter 6?

3. At the start of Chapter 4, what is wrong with Annelies?

4. Where does Robert Suurhof come to visit Minke in Chapter 2?

5. Who is Mr. Mellema?

(see the answer key)

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