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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 1985, what American city did Bessie live in for four months?
(a) Boston, MA.
(b) Seattle, WA.
(c) Cedar Rapids, IA.
(d) New York, NY.

2. How does Bessie describe the Cape Town whites?
(a) Aloof.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Intimidating.

3. In "The world of the intellect," Bessie says that she has always fought for what?
(a) Human dignity.
(b) Women's rights.
(c) Equality.
(d) Space and air.

4. Bessie feels that the South African people lack what?
(a) Dignity.
(b) Determination.
(c) Innovation.
(d) Pride.

5. According to Bessie in "African religions," what is at the root and foundation of African religion?
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Family.
(d) Communal goodness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did their landlady do to Snowball despite Bessie's protests?

2. What is the meaning of "didactic" works?

3. Bessie states that the system in South Africa sees blacks as not what?

4. In Ellen Kuzwayo's book "Call Me Woman," what was considered a danger to the black African community?

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

(see the answer key)

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