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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. In 1965, what did Bessie write that the people of South Africa need to find in order to live together?
(a) Respect for one another.
(b) Self-respect.
(c) A deep faith.
(d) A common bond.

2. Bessie associates evil with what?
(a) Acquisition of power.
(b) White Afrikaners.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Global supremecy.

3. In "The old woman," what is Bessie offered as thanks for feeding the woman?
(a) A pail of water.
(b) A chicken.
(c) Coins.
(d) A meal.

4. What is the basic landscape of Botswana?
(a) Woodland.
(b) Semi-desert.
(c) Tropical.
(d) Desert.

5. What does Bessie call Southern Africa?
(a) Home.
(b) The unholiest place on earth.
(c) Her little piece of hell.
(d) A forgotten culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Bessie sent at age 13?

2. What startled Bessie in 1965?

3. Who is Bessie referring to in "A Gentle People"?

4. In "The world of the intellect," Bessie says that she has always fought for what?

5. In Chapter 3, what does Bessie acquire?

(see the answer key)

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