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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bessie in "African religions," what is at the root and foundation of African religion?
(a) Family.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Communal goodness.
(d) Prayer.

2. In "African religions," what does African religion focus on?
(a) Mutual cooperation.
(b) Deities.
(c) Afterlife.
(d) Sacrifice.

3. What did the American woman send Bessie?
(a) A novel to read.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Happy little notes.
(d) An invitation to her wedding.

4. What is the meaning of "didactic" works?
(a) Geographical works.
(b) Historical, yet fiction.
(c) Pre-planned conclusions and principles.
(d) Dealing with African culture.

5. How do most black friends in South Africa meet?
(a) Family and friends.
(b) Political activism events.
(c) Church.
(d) Bars.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "African religions," why did Bessie say that most of Asia was blanked out as barbaric in her school's geography book?

2. What does Bessie attribute her bad habits and violent nature to?

3. What does Snowball believe can co-exist?

4. Why did Bessie say the South African experience so difficult for her to deal with in a creative sense?

5. Who is Bessie referring to in "A Gentle People"?

(see the answer key)

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