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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Retrospect, Southern Africa and Beyond, 1979-1986.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bessie in "African religions," what is at the root and foundation of African religion?
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Family.
(c) Communal goodness.
(d) Prayer.

2. How many years was Botswana occupied by the British?
(a) 70.
(b) 60.
(c) 30.
(d) 80.

3. When did Bessie first get published?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1966.

4. In old African custom, what were women forbidden to handle?
(a) Ivory.
(b) Goats.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Silk.

5. What does Bessie call Gladys Mgudlandlu?
(a) The exuberant innocent.
(b) The innocent escapist.
(c) The people's savior.
(d) The ample artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What writer does Bessie quote in "Social and political pressures . . ."?

2. What race was Bessie's father?

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

4. In Chapter 2, what does Bessie say is the root of traditional African life?

5. How many major tribes are there in Botswana?

(see the answer key)

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