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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) Freedom to practice cultural traditions.
(c) Their dignity.
(d) Their lives.

2. What did Bessie learn to hate?
(a) Christianity.
(b) The legal system.
(c) The social service system.
(d) Judges.

3. What does Snowball believe can co-exist?
(a) Blacks and whites.
(b) Western and African cultures.
(c) Christianity and Hinduism.
(d) Science and spiritualism.

4. In "Letter from South Africa," what do may refugees not want to do?
(a) Be controlled.
(b) Leave.
(c) Practice Christianity.
(d) Adhere to western culture.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bessie had stories to tell but couldn't write them. Why?

2. What was the trend in Atteridgeville in 1964?

3. Where was Bessie born?

4. In Bessie's opinion, South African refugees are generally, what?

5. How do most black friends in South Africa meet?

(see the answer key)

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