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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. What is the basic landscape of Botswana?
(a) Woodland.
(b) Semi-desert.
(c) Desert.
(d) Tropical.

2. Bessie states that "in her work" everyone has what?
(a) Their story told.
(b) A place in her world.
(c) Equal representation.
(d) A right to speak.

3. In "Notes on novels," Bessie states that wealth and privilege are dependent on what?
(a) Determination and lack of compassion for others.
(b) Current economic conditions.
(c) Governing powers.
(d) Poverty and distress of others.

4. Josef Herman, the artist who lived through the Nazi invasion of Poland, fled to what country?
(a) United States.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Spain.
(d) England.

5. In 1965, what did Bessie write that the people of South Africa need to find in order to live together?
(a) A common bond.
(b) Respect for one another.
(c) Self-respect.
(d) A deep faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bessie's suffering in South Africa created in her a reverence for what?

2. In "Despite broken bondage . . .," in the old days a woman was only regarded as sacred if she what?

3. In "chibuku beer and independence," Bessie states that if the government make a statement with no evil in it, then it may be what?

4. Which of Bessie's novels is the only one that truly reflects a black South African viewpoint?

5. According to an account by Dr. W.H.C. Lichtenstein, Botswana men only do work that can be what?

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