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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What issue does this book explore?
(a) Colonialism.
(b) WWII.
(c) The Great Depression.
(d) Marxism.

4. In Chapter 9, who is Robert Mellema introduced to?
(a) A crooked police officer.
(b) A Japanese business man.
(c) A politician.
(d) A Japanese prostitute.

5. What does Minke want Darsam to do to Fatso?
(a) Trick him.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Steal his shoes.
(d) Beat him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the girl Minke likes?

2. Where does Minke go at the start of Chapter 4?

3. Who is tried for murder in Chapter 16?

4. What type of school does Minke attend?

5. Why is Magda Peters impressed with Nyai?

(see the answer key)

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