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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "Babalas" mean?
(a) Hysterical laughter.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Irritation.
(d) Drunken stupor.

2. What does Lena goad Boesman to do to the body?
(a) Hang it.
(b) Beat it.
(c) Hide it.
(d) Bury it.

3. What does Lena say that Boesman does to something he doesn't understand?
(a) Cradles it.
(b) Leaves it.
(c) Kills it.
(d) Hits it.

4. What do people like Lena and Boesman do with the White Man's rubbish?
(a) Savor it.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Clean it.
(d) Wear it, eat it, or sleep in it.

5. What does Lena say about Boesman's heart?
(a) It's empty.
(b) It's strong.
(c) It's broken.
(d) It's cowardly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the people scramble back to their shanties to gather?

2. What does the phrase "pap ou borste, ribbetjies" mean?

3. What does the phrase, "Die geraas van 'n vervloekte lewe" mean?

4. What does the word "naar" mean?

5. What does Boesman go to check when he returns from getting shelter materials and Lena is happy?

(see the answer key)

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