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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose body do the characters discover in the brothel?
(a) Nyia.
(b) Herman.
(c) Jean.
(d) May.

2. Who is Maiko?
(a) A servant in Annelies' home.
(b) The owner of the brothel.
(c) Minke's sister.
(d) A Japanese prostitute.

3. Who, in Chapter 11, tries to beat up Fatso?
(a) Mr. Telinga.
(b) Minke.
(c) Robert.
(d) Jean.

4. What name does Minke give the Chinese man he sees on the train in Chapter 8?
(a) Fatso.
(b) Tau lu.
(c) Sticks.
(d) Phillipe.

5. What does Nyai's letter in Chapter 11 inform Minke of?
(a) Annelies' illness.
(b) The school's burning.
(c) Annelies' death.
(d) His mother's suicide.

6. What happens in Chapter 17, as a result of Minke's article?
(a) He wins an award.
(b) He wins money.
(c) He is put in jail.
(d) He graduates.

7. What did the doctor give to Annelies to help her sleep?
(a) Tea.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Warm milk.

8. Why is Minke expelled in Chapter 17?
(a) He is too adult.
(b) He sassed the teacher.
(c) He stole from the school gym.
(d) He fails math.

9. What political affiliation does Magda Peters hold?
(a) Independent.
(b) Green Party.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Liberal.

10. What is the teacher's reaction when Minke asks about the theory in Chapter 13?
(a) He hits him.
(b) He tells him not to ask again.
(c) He answers his questions.
(d) He expells him.

11. Who does Maiko belong to?
(a) Ah Tjong.
(b) May.
(c) Jean.
(d) Minke.

12. How does Minke's relationship with his friends change in Chapter 13?
(a) They are different.
(b) They are closer.
(c) They hate each other.
(d) They have girlfriends.

13. What is the Association Theory?
(a) An artistic medium.
(b) A math theory.
(c) Javanese work in the government.
(d) You are guilty by association.

14. What does Minke discuss with Dr. Martinet in Chapter 15?
(a) Jean's health.
(b) Annelies' health.
(c) May's health.
(d) His mother's health.

15. How does Annelies react to the letters Minke reads her?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Minke invited as a guest in Chapter 7 to someone's home?

2. What does Minke think of Sarah and Miriam?

3. How does Minke feel at the start of Chapter 11?

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

5. What does Minke promise to Annelies in Chapter 12?

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