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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 her research for her novel, "Maru," Bessie worked right at the roots of what?
(a) Racial hatred.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Oppression.
(d) South African cultural diversity.

2. Bessie states that the system in South Africa sees blacks as not what?
(a) Ambitious.
(b) Worthy.
(c) Human.
(d) Intelligent.

3. In Chapter 2, what did the British go to Rhodesia to find?
(a) Gold.
(b) Schooling.
(c) Work.
(d) Relaxation.

4. Why did Bessie say the South African experience so difficult for her to deal with in a creative sense?
(a) She had too much inner turmoil.
(b) It was evil.
(c) She had no family for support.
(d) She couldn't get past her own personal views.

5. In 1968, where was Bessie told that South African literature wasn't very popular?
(a) Poland.
(b) United States.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bogadi marriages are arranged to retain what?

2. In 1975, Botswana had few what?

3. In "Sketches," how does Bessie describe Botswana?

4. Bessie describes Botswana men as what?

5. In old African custom, what were women forbidden to handle?

(see the answer key)

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