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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, In Exile, Botswana, 1964-1979, Notes on Novels.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bessie in "African religions," what is at the root and foundation of African religion?
(a) Communal goodness.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Family.

2. In "Despite broken bondage . . .," what does Bessie say the emancipation of women in Botswana was rooted in?
(a) Determination.
(b) The historical role of Christianity.
(c) Necessity.
(d) Passion.

3. In "African religions," why did Bessie say that most of Asia was blanked out as barbaric in her school's geography book?
(a) They were not democratic.
(b) Asia was mostly unknown, back then.
(c) They were not considered civilized.
(d) They were difficult to convert to Christianity.

4. In Chapter 2, what does Bessie say is the root of traditional African life?
(a) Work, rest and prayer.
(b) Respecting your neighbor.
(c) The land.
(d) Being at one with all things.

5. What did the British bring to South Africa, which aided women as food producers?
(a) Shovels.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Iron hand-plough.
(d) Chickens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bogadi marriages are arranged to retain what?

2. According to Bessie, what do African people push aside?

3. What did Bessie create in Botswana?

4. Bessie states that Botswana men do not care about what?

5. How does Bessie describe the people from the place that the American woman hails from?

(see the answer key)

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