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Burger's Daughter | Quiz

Nadine Gordimer
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Burger's Daughter | Quiz

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1)

What does Clare tell Rosa about the cause and her involvement in it? (from Pages 109- 143)

She wants to be there when the future happens.
She can envision no other life for herself.
She is obligated to continue her parents work.
It will be easier for them than their parents.
2)

How many years is Greer sentenced for? (from Pages 328- 361)

Ten.
Seven.
Five.
Fifteen.
3)

Why does Greer come to see Rosa at her apartment? (from Pages 144- 170)

Marisa sends him to take Rosa to her.
He is there to photograph her.
He works with the biographer.
He comes to give her information about Bassie.
4)

What does Rosa do on the day of the anniversary of her father's death? (from Pages 109- 143)

She goes to Lenin's grave.
She goes to his grave.
She visits Ivy and Dick.
She goes shopping.
5)

What is mealie? (from Pages 144- 170)

Vegetable.
Fruit.
Grain.
Alcohol.
6)

How is Brandt dressed when he answers the door for Rosa's visit? (from Pages 171- 210)

A suit and tie.
White canvas jeans and bare feet.
An emroidered shirt with blue jeans.
No shirt and colorful shorts.
7)

Why is Rosa not able to attend Greer's trial? (from Pages 328- 361)

The government denies her access.
She goes to the farm to see her aunt and uncle.
She begins work in a movement against the government.
She begins work in a black hospital.
8)

Who is Rosa speaking to in the last section of the novel? (from Pages 328- 361)

Conrad.
Katya.
Lionel.
Bernard.
9)

What does the government assume Rosa is trying to get from the Nationalists? (from Pages 171- 210)

Information.
A job.
A book about her father.
A passbook.
10)

What does Greer tell Rosa about the book that he has read from a former political prisoner now in exile? (from Pages 144- 170)

Flora had given it to him to give to Rosa.
She should read it as she is "one of the cause".
There is much in the book about Rosa and Lionel.
He can smuggle in a copy for her.
11)

Why is Georges planning a party for Manolis? (from Pages 262- 290)

It is their anniversary.
He is having a book published.
It is his birthday.
He is exhibiting his paintings.
12)

Brandt wants assurance that Rosa will not visit whom when she travels? (from Pages 171- 210)

Her half-brother.
The Swede.
Conrad.
Marisa.
13)

What is James afraid of in regards to the black children? (from Pages 144- 170)

They will fight for the wrong cause when the time comes.
That for them the fight is just words, and they will not know how to take action.
They too will lead oppressed lives.
They too will be imprisoned for the cause.
14)

What does Rosa think her future should include with Bernard? (from Pages 291- 324)

A child of their own.
Leavind his wife and children behind.
Raising his children with him.
Marriage.
15)

When Rosa sees the raided building in the city, what is her reaction? (from Pages 109- 143)

She questions people around her as to what is happening.
She stops to watch and listen.
She turns around and runs.
She quickly moves away from the area.
16)

What does Bernard do for a living? (from Pages 262- 290)

He is a teacher.
He is a novelist.
He is a journalist.
He is a professional student.
17)

How does Rosa describe Christine Chabalier? (from Pages 291- 324)

A pretty woman.
A silly woman.
An ugly woman.
A flighty woman.
18)

How does Didier attempt to aid Rosa with her cut toe? (from Pages 214- 261)

He searches for something to wrap it up with.
He attempts to bandage it.
He sucks on it.
He has her wash it in the ocean.
19)

What does Bassie's given name (Zwelinzima) mean? (from Pages 328- 361)

Freedom.
Suffering Land.
Peace.
Bread.
20)

Why does Rosa go visit the Nels? (from Pages 328- 361)

Because she has missed them.
Because Marie has been arrested.
Because she wants to tell them of her impending arrest.
Because she wants to tell them of her trip to France.
21)

Where does Brandt Vermeulen's closest friendship lie? (from Pages 171- 210)

Ministry of Defense.
Communist Party.
Nationlists Party.
Ministery of Interior.
22)

What do Katya and Rosa go to hear one evening that is described as a ravishing pitch hit again and again? (from Pages 214- 261)

The nightingales.
Hummingbirds.
A boys' choir.
An opera singer.
23)

What do Brandt and others believe Lionel could have become had he not been a traitor? (from Pages 171- 210)

A great voice for the people.
A great doctor.
Prime Minister.
A martyr.
24)

How many times do Rosa and Bernard meet before he discovers who she is in relation to Lionel? (from Pages 262- 290)

Twice.
Once.
Three times.
Four times.
25)

To what does Rosa compare the garbage that Clare disposes of from the empty apartment? (from Pages 109- 143)

A body.
A dead fish.
A dead rat.
A secret.
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