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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, what had the blacks in Cape Town not made use of?
(a) Food coupons.
(b) Government issued cash coupons.
(c) Education.
(d) Special travel privileges.

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

3. What does Bessie feel is the most important aspect to having friends in South Africa?
(a) They help you laugh.
(b) They help you fight the white supremacy.
(c) The connect you to the right people.
(d) They protect you.

4. Who is Bessie referring to in "A Gentle People"?
(a) The white people of Cape Town.
(b) The black people of Cape Town.
(c) The missionaries.
(d) The children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Bessie born?

2. Bessie says that she grew up knowing only whom?

3. What reminds Bessie of the man, Snowball?

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

5. Where was Bessie sent at age 13?

(see the answer key)

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