A. Muslim
B. Afrikaner
C. Dutch
D. British
✅ The correct answer is option A.
What was wrong with Mahesh’s engraving machine that makes signs?
A. The machine was too complicated for him to operate.
B. It was impossible to assemble.
C. He could not get the raw materials to make the signs.
D. No one needed signs.
✅ The correct answer is option C.
What is Indar’s moment of insight?
A. He understands that he was meant to write the African story.
B. He realizes he must return to his roots to be happy.
C. He knows without a doubt that he belongs to himself alone and would surrender his manhood to nobody.
D. He sees he has not marketed himself correctly.
✅ The correct answer is option A.
How does the purser on the steamer show that he does not respect the President in A Bend in the River?
A. He speaks French which the President has banned.
B. He sneers every time the President is mentioned.
C. He puts a cloth over the President’s portrait.
D. He sits down when the national anthem is played.
✅ The correct answer is option D.
What confidence does Indar impart to Salim?
A. The Domain is about to become an officer training school for the army.
B. The Domain is going to close for lack of funds.
C. The President is going to replace Raymond at the Domain.
D. The President is going his own way and no longer needs Raymond’s help.
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Why does Salim think Yvette married the much older Raymond?
A. She must have had an unhappy homelife.
B. She must have been very lonely.
C. She must have thought he was extraordinary.
D. She must have thought he would be rich.
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Who is the surprise visitor to Salim’s store?
A. Zabeth’s husband
B. The President
C. Indar
D. Salim’s brother
✅ The correct answer is option D.
What amazes Salim about Raymond?
A. He does not seem to love Yvette.
B. He has no ambition to leave the country.
C. He works on plans to overthrow the President.
D. His position with the President is shaky but he remains loyal.
✅ The correct answer is option A.
What does the President in A Bend in the River do at a ruined suburb?
A. He builds a large complex.
B. He builds a shoe factory.
C. He builds a new barracks for his army.
D. He levels it and makes a park.
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Why does Metty inform on Salim’s black market activities?
A. Because Salim refused him money to leave the town
B. Because Salim takes Theo’s side againt him
C. Because Metty has always hated Salim
D. Because Salim did not bring back presents from Europe
✅ The correct answer is option B.