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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Retrospect, Southern Africa and Beyond, 1979-1986.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Bessie feel that the African people need, for their civilization?
(a) Largeness of heart.
(b) Pride.
(c) Determination.
(d) Togetherness.

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

3. What is the result of the casual sexual practices of the men of Botswana?
(a) More poverty.
(b) Rise in alcoholism.
(c) High rate of illegitimate births.
(d) AIDS epidemic.

4. According to Bessie, every oppressed man has what?
(a) A story to tell.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Suppressed rage.
(d) A future.

5. According to Bessie, the African experience of slavery, colonialism, and exploitation arouse feelings of what?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Anguish.
(c) Rebellion.
(d) Despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the 1830's, most of the tribes of South Africa were what?

2. In "Letter from South Africa," what do may refugees not want to do?

3. Bessie says that the African people want to develop how?

4. What was the name of the conquered tribe in Botswana?

5. In Chapter2, how does Bessie describe her third novel, "A Question of Power"?

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