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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Annelies leave her conversation with Minke in Chapter 4?
(a) To visit friends.
(b) To wash her hair.
(c) To go to school.
(d) To go to work.

2. Why did Annelies not return to school for a period of time?
(a) They moved to the islands.
(b) Her mother's death.
(c) Her father's actions.
(d) Her bad grades.

3. What is wrong with the girl Minke likes?
(a) She is older.
(b) She is five years younger.
(c) She joins the army.
(d) She is socially unacceptable.

4. What does Minke dream about doing with his stories?
(a) Making them into a TV show.
(b) Turning them into a hit CD.
(c) Publishing them.
(d) Making a play.

5. What racial groups does Minke compare in Chapter 6?
(a) Whites and natives.
(b) Asians and Americans.
(c) Europeans and Middle Easterns.
(d) Americans and Indies.

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

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

8. Where does Queen Welhelmina reign?
(a) Holland.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

9. What does Nyai request in the letter she sends to Minke?
(a) That he return to school.
(b) That he attend church with them.
(c) That he visit.
(d) That he never return.

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

11. What photo does Minke express appreciation for In Chapter 2?
(a) One of his father.
(b) One of a dolphin.
(c) One of an ugly man.
(d) One of a beautiful lady.

12. Who does Nyai invite to become Annelies' little sister?
(a) The maid.
(b) May.
(c) Nyai.
(d) June.

13. What are some forms of progress Minke sees on the island?
(a) Trains and photos.
(b) Laptops.
(c) Fire.
(d) Televisions.

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

15. What is the significance of what Minke brings to Annelies' home in Chapter 4?
(a) He plans to stay.
(b) He knows she loves animals.
(c) Her family is starving.
(d) He wants her to be a friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Minke bring to Annelies' house?

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

3. Who does Minke consult for advice in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Robert Mellema think about turning his guests away?

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

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