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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bessie describes Botswana men as what?
(a) Not nice.
(b) Unmotivated.
(c) Unattractive.
(d) Immature.

2. Bessie had stories to tell but couldn't write them. Why?
(a) She got angry over issues and her ideas died away.
(b) She panicked and felt dead inside.
(c) People ridiculed her.
(d) No one was interested in them.

3. What is a "bogadi," in African culture?
(a) Type of bread.
(b) Village square.
(c) Religious statue.
(d) Bride price.

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

5. Bessie feels that the South African people lack what?
(a) Determination.
(b) Innovation.
(c) Pride.
(d) Dignity.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "chibuku beer and independence," who sent free beer for the independence celebration?

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

3. Where was Bessie born?

4. What startled Bessie in 1965?

5. According to Bessie in "African religions," what is at the root and foundation of African religion?

(see the answer key)

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