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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the trend in Atteridgeville in 1964?
(a) Massive poverty.
(b) Young people all leaving.
(c) Cultural indifference.
(d) Having babies out of wedlock.

2. In "Village people," what kind of porridge do they have for every meal?
(a) Rice.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Potato.
(d) Millet.

3. In Serowe, what grazes the earth to a shred?
(a) Zebras.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Goats.
(d) Cows.

4. According to Bessie, the blacks of Cape Town accept hell to have what?
(a) Peace.
(b) Their dignity.
(c) Their lives.
(d) Freedom to practice cultural traditions.

5. Why did the American woman come to Africa?
(a) Vacation.
(b) To get away from her family.
(c) To be with her husband.
(d) Research for a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bessie described her friend, Snowball, as perfectly black except for his what?

2. In "The woman from America," what state in America is the woman from?

3. In "chibuku beer and independence," who sent free beer for the independence celebration?

4. Where was Bessie sent at age 13?

5. What does Bessie feel is the most important aspect to having friends in South Africa?

(see the answer key)

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