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

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

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

4. What does Lena call Boesman for what he does to the shelter?
(a) A monster.
(b) A Kaffir.
(c) A pig.
(d) A bulldozer.

5. What does Boesman finally tell Lena at the end of the play?
(a) The way they came.
(b) The truth about the dead man.
(c) The directions home.
(d) The truth about the dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lena say is "the scenery" of her world?

2. What does Lena begin doing after Boesman goes into the shelter?

3. Who does Lena say Boesman worked for when they had a "real house"?

4. What does Lena tell Boesman that he will "know what it feels like"?

5. What does Lena ask Boesman for before making the fire?

(see the answer key)

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