View a FREE sample

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 year was the old British Bechuanaland Protectorate established in Botswana?
(a) 1885.
(b) 1890.
(c) 1860.
(d) 1901.

2. What did Bessie feel defeated her in South Africa as a writer?
(a) Mental illness.
(b) The environment.
(c) Anger.
(d) Religion.

3. In "African religions," Bessie states that African religion doesn't receive value because they don't have what?
(a) Money for recruiting followers.
(b) Deity figurines to worship.
(c) Large congregations.
(d) Ornate houses of worship.

4. In Chapter 2, what does Bessie feel that the African people need, for their civilization?
(a) Togetherness.
(b) Pride.
(c) Determination.
(d) Largeness of heart.

5. In "chibuku beer and independence," Bessie states that if the government make a statement with no evil in it, then it may be what?
(a) Truthful.
(b) Sensible.
(c) A trick.
(d) Good for the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, Bessie believes that God is embodied in whom?

2. What is the meaning of "didactic" works?

3. What was Bessie suffering from when she was trying to forge a friendship with the American woman?

4. What does Bessie state was totally absent in her?

5. What kind of large mine was discovered in Africa after independence?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 211 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample