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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 15, what good news does Minke receive?
(a) The newspaper wants to hire him.
(b) Received A's at school.
(c) His mother recieved a promotion.
(d) Annelies agrees to marry him.

3. What does Minke's school teach him?
(a) To fight.
(b) How to take notes.
(c) To play Lacrosse.
(d) How to speak Latin.

4. What is Minke's reaction to Annelies?
(a) He says she is beautiful.
(b) He screams.
(c) He hates her.
(d) He thinks she is snobby.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Minke confused about concubines?

3. What racial groups does Minke compare in Chapter 6?

4. Why does Minke agree to go with Robert Suurhof in Chapter 2?

5. Why did Nyai's father sell her to work as a concubine?

(see the answer key)

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