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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sent orders to kill Minke in Chapter 8?
(a) Robert Mellema.
(b) Nyai.
(c) Jean.
(d) Fatso.

2. Who does Miriam want Minke to set an example for?
(a) Jean.
(b) His brother.
(c) All the Javanese.
(d) Annelies.

3. Why was Nyai kept in the house at age 13?
(a) She had to work.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) She was ugly.
(d) She lied to her parents.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How accurate does the narrator suggest his story is?

2. What are some forms of progress Minke sees on the island?

3. Who must Minke say goodbye to in Chapter 8?

4. What is the Association Theory?

5. How soon did Minke record events?

(see the answer key)

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