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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. In "The woman from America," who does Bessie say are always in the majority?
(a) Whites.
(b) Those who fear.
(c) The impoverished.
(d) Men.

2. Bessie feels that the South African blacks have a desperate longing to bring out their own what?
(a) Pride.
(b) Self-sufficiency.
(c) Creativeness.
(d) Innate abilities.

3. What, does Bessie feel that exploitation and evil are dependent on?
(a) Lack of communication between oppressor and oppressed.
(b) Financial imbalance.
(c) Cultural misunderstandings.
(d) Resigned acceptance of authority.

4. In "The woman from America," what about this woman and her husband poses the biggest threat to the village people?
(a) They have alot of money.
(b) She is a westerner and not to be trusted.
(c) They may be loyal to the Afrikaners.
(d) He loves her and is loyal to her.

5. In Chapter 2, what does Bessie state is responsible for the elimination of polygamy in Botswana?
(a) Christianity.
(b) New laws.
(c) Women's movement.
(d) Education.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many major tribes are there in Botswana?

2. How did the British refer to Botswana in the early 1800's?

3. Bessie describes Botswana men as what?

4. What was the name of the conquered tribe in Botswana?

5. Bessie states that one day all nations shall dwell under what shadow?

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