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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what century does "This Earth of Mankind" take place?
(a) 21st.
(b) 17th.
(c) 18th.
(d) 19th.

3. Who comes into the room while Minke and Jean Marais speak in Chapter 3?
(a) Jean Marais' son.
(b) Minke's mother.
(c) Jean Marais' daughter.
(d) Minke's sister.

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

5. Why does Minke's friend in Chapter 3 tell him he is capable of making wise choices?
(a) He is educated.
(b) He is a native.
(c) He is 32.
(d) He is European.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Minke confused about concubines?

2. What is Nyai's real name?

3. What does Minke boast about at the start of Chapter 2?

4. What does Minke feel is necessary to reveal to the reader?

5. What does Minke want Darsam to do to Fatso?

(see the answer key)

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