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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the constables took Stephanie back to the vehicle, who stayed behind?

2. After dinner and a smoke, who does Pieter wait for in the dark in Chapter 19?

3. How old is Pieter when he is forbidden to continue to collect stamps?

4. Who always has big birthday celebrations and is having a party in Chapter 13?

5. What does Jakob suggest that he and Pieter search for on a trip to the family farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. On the second day, in fear of being found out, how does Pieter perceive the people around him?

2. Who went on the van Vlaanderen family picnic and who went bird watching during this picnic?

3. When Japie brought Pieter back home, what did Pieter do?

4. Why does Pieter get so upset about Nella's response to his letter?

5. Pieter tried to go on with his life as usual. How?

6. What happens at Pieter's sentencing?

7. Why does the captain tell Pieter he can't leave him in charge when he goes on leave and who will he leave in charge?

8. Who had a falling out during the picnic, and why?

9. Where does Japie find Pieter and what is Pieter doing?

10. What did Sophie discover about the captain and Stephanie after they left Pieter at his house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 8, Paton has the social welfare department located in the old butchery. Discuss the significance of this location to the department, the community and the political/government atmosphere during these times.

Essay Topic 2

Jakob likes control. Analyze his need to be in control through specific incidents with his wife, Sophie, and Pieter before and after Pieter is found out.

Essay Topic 3

Several times Pieter decides to confide in various people but does not. How does this affect the story? What is his relationship with each of them before he is found out and after he is found out?

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