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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. What did the doctor give to Annelies to help her sleep?

2. In Chapter 7, why is Minke woken up?

3. Who does Minke confront with Jean in Chapter 11?

4. What psychological conclusion does Dr. Martinet draw in Chapter 15?

5. Who, in Chapter 8, does Minke suspect is following him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why, in Chapter 17, is Minke expelled from school?

2. Why does Nyai wake Minke up in the early morning in Chapter 7?

3. Why is Minke warned to stay away from Magda Peters?

4. Who is the bupati and why is Minke brought to him?

5. What does it appear Minke's mother wants for her son at the wedding?

6. How does Annelies act in Chapter 12 and what does the doctor tell Minke he must do? What is his reaction?

7. Why does Minke have a headache at the start of Chapter 11?

8. What does Annelies reveal to Minke at the end of Chapter 14?

9. Who is involved in a chase in Chapter 16 and what does the chase lead to?

10. Who is Fatso?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Minke and Nyai. What role does each person fill in the other person's life? Explain two ways that Nyai helps Minke and vice versa.

Essay Topic 2

How does Toer address the theme of growing up in his book? Choose two examples of examples of growth and explain how these examples contribute to the theme of coming of age.

Essay Topic 3

Identify the plot and subplot in Toer's book. Be sure to provide the definitions for both terms in your answer. How does Toer effectively keep the reader engaged without confusing them?

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