A Woman Alone: Autobiographical Writings Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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A Woman Alone: Autobiographical Writings Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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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. What does Bessie say that a career in writing begins with?
(a) A love of reading and books.
(b) A story to tell.
(c) An urge for expression.
(d) A passion.

2. According to Bessie, every oppressed man has what?
(a) A future.
(b) A story to tell.
(c) Suppressed rage.
(d) Dreams.

3. In Chapter 2, Bessie states that the only education for blacks in South Africa is what?
(a) Biased.
(b) Controlled.
(c) Political.
(d) Cultural.

4. In "Notes on novels," how is pre-colonial invasion South Africa described?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Impoverished.
(d) Backward.

5. What is the cooking pot in South Africa called?
(a) Tripod.
(b) Iron Belly.
(c) Chamber.
(d) Vessel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bessie states that the system in South Africa sees blacks as not what?

2. In Serowe, what grazes the earth to a shred?

3. What did the "Pass Law" prohibit blacks from doing?

4. In 1965, what did Bessie write that the people of South Africa need to find in order to live together?

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

(see the answer key)

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