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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What look does Du Boise have on his face at the moment Michael shoots him?
(a) Anger.
(b) Horror.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Acceptance.

2. Where does Michael go to intercept Du Boise and to kill him?
(a) The army base.
(b) The shopping mall.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The local mosque.

3. Which of the following characters does NOT give a speech about Silas at his birthday party?
(a) Kate.
(b) Silas.
(c) Julian.
(d) Lydia.

4. Whom does Silas call a traitor while out for dinner and drinks?
(a) Mikey.
(b) Alec.
(c) Julian.
(d) Grace.

5. What does Michael steal from Professor Graham?
(a) A bag of coins.
(b) A gun.
(c) A folder of papers.
(d) A diamond.

6. How does Michael respond to Vinu's story of abuse from her father?
(a) He hugs her.
(b) He shouts at her.
(c) He cries with her.
(d) He ignores her.

7. Why does Dr. Johnson phone Lydia and ask for a meeting?
(a) To discuss the welfare of Du Boise.
(b) To discuss Michael's school performance.
(c) To discuss her medical exams.
(d) To discuss Silas's psychological state.

8. How many children does Du Boise have with his wife?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

9. At the time that Lydia hears about Du Boise's death, how many people have been arrested under suspicion of the murder?
(a) Two people.
(b) Three people.
(c) One person.
(d) No one.

10. How does Michael get to the city center when he goes in search of his past?
(a) He walks.
(b) He takes the train.
(c) He rides his bicycle.
(d) He takes a taxi.

11. How does Lydia react to Silas's plea that she return home?
(a) She ignores him.
(b) She argues with him.
(c) She accepts his offer.
(d) She tells him she will think about it.

12. Who are Haroon and Sadrodien?
(a) Michael's uncles.
(b) Michael's cousins.
(c) Michael's brothers.
(d) Michael's childhood friends.

13. What is the name of the city where Silas grew up, and where Mikey often visits when he is stressed?
(a) St. Lawrence.
(b) Tomahawk.
(c) Newclare.
(d) Bigordine.

14. Where does Lydia decide to relocate to after leaving Silas?
(a) In Lesotho.
(b) In Johannesburg.
(c) In Pretoria.
(d) In Cape Town.

15. What does Lydia decide to give to Silas for his fiftieth birthday?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A divorce.
(c) A new car.
(d) A diary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What class does Mikey take with Vinu Viljoen?

2. After the birthday party, where does Michael sleep?

3. What does Silas fantasize about when thinking about his upcoming birthday party.

4. What does Joao ask Lydia to do at the party?

5. Which disease does Lydia begin researching after returning from the hospital?

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