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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, 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. What does Bessie call Southern Africa?
(a) The unholiest place on earth.
(b) A forgotten culture.
(c) Home.
(d) Her little piece of hell.

3. What does Bessie think that the blacks in Cape Town believe?
(a) They are doomed.
(b) Their culture will survive.
(c) They shall overcome.
(d) The rest of the world will save them.

4. In "Despite broken bondage . . .," in the old days a woman was only regarded as sacred if she what?
(a) Knew her place.
(b) Owned cattle.
(c) Was an elder.
(d) Was a virgin.

5. In African culture, what can't a woman do to their husband?
(a) Divorce them.
(b) Strike them.
(c) Berate them.
(d) Lodge complaints against them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bessie states that one day all nations shall dwell under what shadow?

2. In Chapter 2, what does Bessie say is the root of traditional African life?

3. In Chapter 2, Bessie states that the only education for blacks in South Africa is what?

4. What race was Bessie's father?

5. Who raised Bessie?

(see the answer key)

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