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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Annelies leave her conversation with Minke in Chapter 4?

2. Who does Nyai invite to become Annelies' little sister?

3. What does Minke compare his knowledge of Japan to in Chapter 6?

4. What does May see on her walk in Chapter 3?

5. Why does Minke agree to go with Robert Suurhof in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Annelies tell Minke about Nyai in Chapter 5?

4. What illness does Annelies suffer from in Chapter 4? How is she cured?

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

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

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

8. Who is Robert Suurhof?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the main conflict in Toer's story? How does this conflict dictate the events in Minke's life?

Essay Topic 2

What role does colonization play in Toer's story? Choose two characters and explain their opinion of colonization and how it influences their lives.

Essay Topic 3

Define the term protagonist and identify who you believe is the protagonist in this book. Supply evidence from the book that supports your argument. Then define the term protagonist and identify the protagonists in the book. Use evidence from the book to support your answer.

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