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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, In Exile, Botswana, 1964-1979, Notes on Novels.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the great leader of Botswana that protected it's people?
(a) Joran.
(b) Kobal.
(c) Khama.
(d) Abbal.

2. In "God and the underdog," Bessie states that there is nothing that moves her more deeply than what?
(a) The history of the Jews.
(b) The emancipation of African blacks.
(c) Children with no future.
(d) Poverty.

3. In Chapter 2, what does Bessie feel that the African people need, for their civilization?
(a) Determination.
(b) Pride.
(c) Largeness of heart.
(d) Togetherness.

4. In "The old woman," what is Bessie offered as thanks for feeding the woman?
(a) A pail of water.
(b) A meal.
(c) A chicken.
(d) Coins.

5. Bogadi marriages are arranged to retain what?
(a) Control.
(b) Polygamy.
(c) Suppression of women.
(d) Cattle wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her research for her novel, "Maru," Bessie worked right at the roots of what?

2. In "A Question of Power," Bessie states that what can lead a people or a nation into a terrible abyss of destruction?

3. Which of Bessie's novels is the only one that truly reflects a black South African viewpoint?

4. In "Sketches," how does Bessie describe Botswana?

5. In "The woman from America," what about this woman and her husband poses the biggest threat to the village people?

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