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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refreshments does Brandt offer Rosa when she visits his home?
(a) Cornbread and iced tea.
(b) Ginger bread and orange juice.
(c) Pumpkin bread and cranberry juice.
(d) Muffins and coffee.

2. What does Madame Bagnelli recall about Rosa's mother as they chat on their first day?
(a) Cathy was too young to be a revolutionary.
(b) Cathy was too serious to be a revolutionary.
(c) Cathy was Madame's idea of a revolutionary.
(d) Cathy was too silly to be a revolutionary.

3. Where does Bernard suggest he and Rosa travel to at Donna's party as the French Algerians are making a fortune there?
(a) Algeria.
(b) Corsica.
(c) Congo.
(d) French Guinea.

4. What is Flora's meeting about that Rosa is hesitant to attend?
(a) Social issues of the black woman.
(b) Political issues of the black woman.
(c) Social issues of the white woman.
(d) Political issues of the white woman.

5. Why had Brandt been taken to the Burger house when he was fifteen?
(a) For a medical opinion about his knee.
(b) For a barbeque.
(c) For a political rally.
(d) To meet his uncle Lionel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the government know about Rosa and David's relationship?

2. Where do Rosa and her "mason" go on their first date?

3. How does Rosa describe Christine Chabalier?

4. What do Brandt and others believe Lionel could have become had he not been a traitor?

5. What name does Madame Bagnelli want Rosa to call her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bernard say that the trip to Corsica is all about and what does it actually turn out to be?

2. Why is Rosa detained and what becomes of her?

3. Though Didier seems to be no more than a young gold digger, he does have some strong advice for Rosa. What does he tell her on the beach after their swim, and why does he believe what he says?

4. What is the significance of Flora's party to Rosa?

5. Who in Rosa's family is arrested and why?

6. Describe Brandt's home. Why is the modesty of the area in which he lives significant?

7. What are some of the experiences that Rosa and Katya share as Rosa's stay extends in Pages 214-261?

8. What are Rosa's thoughts concerning her future with Bernard?

9. What is Greer's trial all about, and what is its outcome for Greer?

10. What horrific event takes place on June 16th 1976 in South Africa?

(see the answer keys)

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