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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. In Chapter 2, Bessie states that Botswana has survived by what?
(a) The grace of God.
(b) Lack of violence.
(c) Sheer luck.
(d) Having few whites.
2. What did the "Pass Law" prohibit blacks from doing?
(a) Wandering about.
(b) Voting.
(c) Joining groups.
(d) Marrying.
3. What religion influenced Bessie's canvas on which she wrote?
(a) Islam.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Buddhism.
4. In "Notes on novels," how is pre-colonial invasion South Africa described?
(a) Impoverished.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Backward.
5. What was Bessie's biggest frustration in "An Unspeakable Crime"?
(a) She had no family.
(b) She couldn't get her stories published.
(c) Blacks were just giving in to the white government.
(d) Violence was overtaking common sense.
Short Answer Questions
1. What months does it rain fiercely in Serowe?
2. In "The world of the intellect," Bessie says that she has always fought for what?
3. What legislation passed in 1913 served to keep land ownership in the hands of the whites?
4. In 1975, Botswana had few what?
5. What did the Durban Magistrate Court tell Bessie?
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