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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 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.

2. What does Jean Marais tell Minke about love?
(a) It always ends happily.
(b) It should be avoided.
(c) It is dangerous.
(d) It stinks.

3. In Chapter 4, what does Minke bring to Annelies' house?
(a) Food.
(b) Flowers.
(c) A cat.
(d) Luggage.

4. What date is Minke's birthday?
(a) October 6th.
(b) March 31st.
(c) May 10th.
(d) August 31st.

5. How does Robert feel towards Minka in Chapter 6?
(a) He thinks he is funny.
(b) They act like brothers.
(c) He hates him.
(d) He likes him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Nyai's father want?

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

3. What is wrong with the girl Minke likes?

4. What do Minke and May do together in Chapter 3?

5. What does Nyai think of Minke's confession to her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Minke's education.

4. What is colonization and how does it effect this story?

5. How does Minke feel about Annelies at the start of Chapter 3 and what does he believe influences him to feel this way?

6. How does the narrator ensure that this story could apply to any young Indonesian?

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

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

9. What does the conversation with Nyai in Chapter 6 reveal about Minke's education?

10. What does Nyai show Minke in Chapter 6 and what is she suspicious about?

(see the answer keys)

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