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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Retrospect, Southern Africa and Beyond, 1979-1986.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bessie, the South Africans have been living in exclusive compartments for so long that they are what?
(a) Out of touch.
(b) An isolated people.
(c) Doomed.
(d) Afraid of each other.

2. Bessie states that Botswana men do not care about what?
(a) Work.
(b) Their wives.
(c) Their children.
(d) Their pride.

3. In Chapter 2, Bessie states that Botswana has survived by what?
(a) Having few whites.
(b) Lack of violence.
(c) Sheer luck.
(d) The grace of God.

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

5. What did Bessie learn to hate?
(a) Christianity.
(b) The legal system.
(c) Judges.
(d) The social service system.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Bessie's opinion, South African refugees are generally, what?

2. In Chapter 2, what does Bessie feel that the African people need, for their civilization?

3. According to Bessie in "African religions," what is at the root and foundation of African religion?

4. What is a "bogadi," in African culture?

5. According to Bessie, the blacks of Cape Town accept hell to have what?

(see the answer key)

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