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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 does the owner of the car manufacturing plant call himself in his speech to the plant workers?
(a) A bloody fool.
(b) A wise man.
(c) A visionary.
(d) A learned man.

2. What is the main character reading at the opening of the play?
(a) A book.
(b) A letter.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) A magazine.

3. How does Styles feel about the number of pictures Zwelinzima wants taken?
(a) Frustrated.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Happy.
(d) Disappointed.

4. Which culture in Part 1 does Styles says effects the South African economy?
(a) South African.
(b) Romanian.
(c) Persian.
(d) British.

5. What is the name of the character first seen in the opening part of the play?
(a) Bert.
(b) Styles.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Sizwe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Styles' father hold?

2. In the letter being read aloud in Part 2, what does it declare about Sizwe Banzi?

3. How many pictures does Zwelinzima want taken in Part 2?

4. What is the first customer that Styles describes coming into the shop for a picture?

5. What character is Buntu played by?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the start of Part 3, why does Buntu say Sizwe is in real trouble?

2. Explain how as an audience, we know from the very opening scene that this play will involve the concepts of racial discrimination against blacks, and their struggles.

3. How is the name "Doom" significant in Styles' story about the cockroach problem?

4. How do Styles' mannerisms and outward thoughts affect the audience's understanding of Styles' life views?

5. What could be the meaning behind Buntu quietly telling Sizwe to "come along home" at the end of this Part?

6. What is the significance of Robert being illuminated in the spotlight with the passbook in hand, segueing into his resuming the narration of the letter to Noweto?

7. What is the significance of the kitten's name?

8. Why might the father of the family who came into Styles' studio have died so soon after having come in?

9. How much respect does Buntu have for Sizwe?

10. Explain the meaning behind Styles yelling out for Robert to imagine that he is against the backdrop of the "city of the future".

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