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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Nyai not admit Herman to mental institute?
(a) He made her promise not to.
(b) She did not want to hurt Annelies.
(c) The state would have taken over her business.
(d) He did not need to go to a mental institution.

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

3. Where is Minke's birth place located?
(a) Netherland Indies.
(b) French Indies.
(c) American Indies.
(d) German Indies.

4. Who is Nyai Ontosoroh?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A singer.
(c) A concubine.
(d) A queen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Minke's friend in Chapter 3 tell him he is capable of making wise choices?

2. What does Annelies ask about the letters in Chapter 4?

3. What position did Jean Marais hold in the army?

4. Who does Nyai invite to become Annelies' little sister?

5. What does Minke decline to tell the reader?

(see the answer key)

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