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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who came and told Sophie someone was dead?

2. To whom is the big envelope addressed?

3. According to Sophie, who could not tell a man so now the whole world knew?

4. Who leaves a note at the house for Pieter?

5. How many people went on the family picnic that Pieter's dad had announced?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain briefly the Immorality Act. In the case of Smith, in Chapter 6, what is the major concern of most people concerning Smith's actions? How does Pieter view Smith's actions? In response to Smith's actions, what seems to be more of a crime to the people, to Pieter? Is it the violation of the act? The murder of the servant girl and decapitation? Something else? In your opinion, what is defining people's perceptions and views? What is defining Pieter's perceptions or views?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Each character's response to Pieter's involvement with Stephanie reveals something about them. Discuss this unveiling for Kappie, Sophie, Koos, Jakob, Pieter's mother, Vorster, and Pieter's younger sister and the captain.

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