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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Sensible.
(b) A trick.
(c) Good for the people.
(d) Truthful.

2. What did the American woman send Bessie?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Happy little notes.
(c) An invitation to her wedding.
(d) A novel to read.

3. Why does Bessie believe that the artist Gladys Mgudlandlu is so successful?
(a) Her "escapism" style appeals to oppressed people.
(b) Her art subjects are all local.
(c) Her art sales benefit the community.
(d) She is very vocal about oppression.

4. What did the Durban Magistrate Court tell Bessie?
(a) Her father was a criminal.
(b) She had to leave the country.
(c) She was a ward of the state.
(d) Her mother was white.

5. Who does Bessie think the Afrikaner race will one day emulate?
(a) The United States southern racists.
(b) Adolph Hitler.
(c) England.
(d) Their ancestors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What additional information did the social worker tell Bessie?

2. What months does it rain fiercely in Serowe?

3. What is a "bogadi," in African culture?

4. Bessie views the author, Pasternak, as the liberator of what?

5. In "African religions," Bessie states that African religion doesn't receive value because they don't have what?

(see the answer key)

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