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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Beginnings, South Africa, 1937-1964.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Bessie describe the Cape Town whites?
(a) Aloof.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Intimidating.
(d) Arrogant.

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

4. What did Bessie's father take care of?
(a) Race horses.
(b) Gardens.
(c) Fields.
(d) Landscape.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the trend in Atteridgeville in 1964?

2. What was Bessie's biggest frustration in "An Unspeakable Crime"?

3. What did their landlady do to Snowball despite Bessie's protests?

4. What happened to Snowball?

5. What does Bessie think that the blacks in Cape Town believe?

(see the answer key)

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