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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Annelies feel when Minke sees her In Chapter 4?
(a) Angry.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

2. What position did Jean Marais hold in the army?
(a) Private first class.
(b) Second class.
(c) Dish washer.
(d) Cook.

3. Whose story does Minke tell at dinner in Chapter 4?
(a) Robert's story.
(b) Jean and May Marais.
(c) His father's story.
(d) His own story.

4. What does Minke admit to Nyai in Chapter 6?
(a) He loves Annelies.
(b) He is moving.
(c) He is going to war.
(d) He wrote the article.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What photo does Minke express appreciation for In Chapter 2?

2. How long after the actual events did Minke write the book?

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

4. What is Nyai's real name?

5. In Chapter 6, who does Minke receive an invitation from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jean Marais' painting and what he thinks it means.

2. Who does Minke speak to at the start of Chapter 6 and how does the conversation go?

3. How is foreshadowing used in Chapter 4?

4. What advances does Minke say have been seen on the island.

5. What is Nyai's response to Minke's article?

6. What event changed Herman Mellema forever?

7. How did Nyai strive to be the best companion to Herman Mellema?

8. What does Nyai reveal about her life in Chapter 5?

9. Why is Minke amazed by Nyia's education?

10. What does Annelies find in Minke's luggage and what does Minke tell her about the items?

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