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

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

3. Bessie says that the African people want to develop how?
(a) Slowly.
(b) Judiciously.
(c) With pride.
(d) Industrially.

4. In 1975, Botswana had few what?
(a) White people.
(b) Storms.
(c) Rules.
(d) Animals.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bessie think the Afrikaner race will one day emulate?

2. What startled Bessie in 1965?

3. According to Bessie, what do the South African blacks possess that evens out all their downfalls?

4. According to Bessie, the blacks of Cape Town accept hell to have what?

5. What was Bessie forbidden to do on holidays?

(see the answer key)

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