A Woman Alone: Autobiographical Writings Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 1, Beginnings, South Africa, 1937-1964 to Chapter 2, In Exile, Botswana, 1964-1979, Notes on Novels

Quiz: Chapter 1, Beginnings, South Africa, 1937-1964 to Chapter 2, In Exile, Botswana, 1964-1979, Notes on Novels

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What is the result of the casual sexual practices of the men of Botswana?
a) High rate of illegitimate births.
b) Rise in alcoholism.
c) AIDS epidemic.
d) More poverty.

2. Why does Bessie believe that the artist Gladys Mgudlandlu is so successful?
a) Her art sales benefit the community.
b) Her "escapism" style appeals to oppressed people.
c) She is very vocal about oppression.
d) Her art subjects are all local.

3. Bessie says that she grew up knowing only whom?
a) Herself.
b) Her real mother.
c) Her father.
d) Her adoptive mother.

4. Who does Bessie think the Afrikaner race...
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