History 1123

Reading Questions: Max Havelaar, 19-61.

1. Who is Droogstoppel, what is his profession and where does he live?
   
   
2. Why does Droogstoppel constantly remind us of the street address at which he lives, his profession, his fairness and his wealth?
   
   
3. What is the reason for Droogstoppel's lack of sentimentality?
   
   
4. Who is the Scarfman and what role does he seem to play in Droogstoppel's story?
   
   
5. What does Multatuli demonstrate by having Droogstoppel visit Scarfman's house?
   
   
6. According to what principles does the social order in Amsterdam seem to operate?

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