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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. Why was Nyai kept in the house at age 13?
(a) She lied to her parents.
(b) She was ugly.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) She had to work.

2. What type of girl does Robert Suurhof want to find?
(a) Asian.
(b) Australian.
(c) American.
(d) European.

3. In Chapter 6, who does Minke receive an invitation from?
(a) Jean.
(b) Robert Mellema.
(c) Nyai.
(d) May.

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

5. How does Annelies help Minke settle in Chapter 4?
(a) She accepts his gift.
(b) She kisses him.
(c) She gives him a drink.
(d) She unpacks for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nyai believe is an excellent example of a tragic figure?

2. What is this story about?

3. At the start of Chapter 4, what is wrong with Annelies?

4. How did Minke write his story?

5. Where does Annelies find the three unread letters?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Mr. Mellema's household like?

3. What does the term "historical fiction" mean?

4. What advice does Jean Marais give to Minke about Annelies in Chapter 3?

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

6. What is the significance of the men in Annelies' family not joining them for dinner in Chapter 4?

7. How is foreshadowing used in Chapter 4?

8. What event changed Herman Mellema forever?

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

10. How does Nyai treat Minke? Why might she treat him this way?

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