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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, In Exile, Botswana, 1964-1979, Preface, Sketches.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In "The woman from America," what about this woman and her husband poses the biggest threat to the village people?
(a) They may be loyal to the Afrikaners.
(b) He loves her and is loyal to her.
(c) They have alot of money.
(d) She is a westerner and not to be trusted.

4. How does Bessie describe the people from the place that the American woman hails from?
(a) Creative and beautiful.
(b) Lazy and spoiled.
(c) Exciting and adventurous.
(d) Wealthy but caring.

5. What community was Bessie in in "The Isolation of Boeta L"?
(a) Johannesburg
(b) Serowe
(c) Atteridgeville
(d) Cape Town

Short Answer Questions

1. What additional information did the social worker tell Bessie?

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

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

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

5. According to Bessie, what do African people push aside?

(see the answer key)

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