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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. In Chapter 7, who does Minke have to bow before?

2. Why does Minke say he is not returning home with Annelies?

3. Who, in Chapter 11, tries to beat up Fatso?

4. What does Minke promise to do in Chapter 8, after he says goodbye?

5. How does Minke feel at the start of Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the debate Minke faces between returning to Annelies' home and staying with the de la Croix family?

3. What happens when Robert goes to the brothel in Chapter 9 and 10?

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

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

6. What does the bupati ask Minke to do for him in Chapter 7?

7. Who spreads rumors about Minke in Chapter 15 and what are the rumors?

8. Who reveals that Minke wrote the article in Chapter 13 and who comes to his defense?

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

10. Why is Minke able to graduate school despite his expulsion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What impact did Magda have on Minke's life? What suggestion did his teacher have that resulted in notoriety for Minke?

Essay Topic 2

When considering Pramoedya Ananta Toer's life, where do you believe he found the inspiration for his book? What does this book cause you to think about the author's life? Do you believe any of this story to be based on true events?

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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