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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. In Chapter2, how does Bessie describe her third novel, "A Question of Power"?
(a) Intensely personal and private.
(b) Difficult to write.
(c) The most satisfying.
(d) A work of excruciating detail.

2. In Chapter 2, whose religious ideas hold great appeal for Bessie?
(a) The Pope.
(b) The local bishop.
(c) Buddah.
(d) Professor Mbiti.

3. In "The old woman," what is Bessie offered as thanks for feeding the woman?
(a) Coins.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A meal.
(d) A pail of water.

4. Who was the great leader of Botswana that protected it's people?
(a) Abbal.
(b) Khama.
(c) Joran.
(d) Kobal.

5. What did their landlady do to Snowball despite Bessie's protests?
(a) Cut his hair.
(b) Mistreated him.
(c) Kicked him out.
(d) Made him clean.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to an account by Dr. W.H.C. Lichtenstein, Botswana men only do work that can be what?

2. Bogadi marriages are arranged to retain what?

3. Bessie's suffering in South Africa created in her a reverence for what?

4. Bessie Head was born in what year?

5. How did the British refer to Botswana in the early 1800's?

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