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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Boesman carry his load?
(a) On his back.
(b) On his shoulders.
(c) On his head.
(d) On a wagon.

2. Who chased Boesman and Lena off their land?
(a) A Boer.
(b) A Korsten.
(c) A Zulu.
(d) The Chinese man.

3. What does Boesman do to the old man while Lena is looking for shelter materials?
(a) Gives him water.
(b) Gives him wine.
(c) Shoves him off his seat.
(d) Hugs him.

4. What does Lena say that the tea is?
(a) Sweet and warm.
(b) Bitter and brown.
(c) Comforting.
(d) Stale.

5. What does Lena show to Outa?
(a) Her food.
(b) Her clothes.
(c) Her wine.
(d) Her bruises.

6. What does Boesman say that Outa will do?
(a) Steal their money.
(b) Kill them in the night.
(c) Sing.
(d) Bring the others.

7. What does Boesman do with his bread?
(a) Gobbles it down.
(b) Throws it at the old man.
(c) Leaves it untouched.
(d) Nibbles it slowly.

8. What did the Boer have on the farm?
(a) A wagon.
(b) A gun.
(c) A knife.
(d) A bow and arrow.

9. Which character says, "I know I'm here now. Why? Look at it, for God's sake. Is this the best you could do"?
(a) Zachariah.
(b) Boesman.
(c) Lena.
(d) Outa.

10. What does "oppas" mean?
(a) Here I am.
(b) Watch out.
(c) Look up.
(d) Stop talking.

11. Fill in the blank: "Once you've put your _____ on your head and walked you never get light again."
(a) Life.
(b) Pans.
(c) Belongings.
(d) Firewood.

12. What does Boesman laugh at Lena for?
(a) Asking questions.
(b) Saluting the soldier.
(c) Not remembering the route.
(d) Making dinner.

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

14. How old are Lena and Boesman?
(a) Twenties.
(b) Fifties.
(c) Seventies.
(d) Sixties.

15. Why did Boesman beat Lena this morning?
(a) For walking too slow.
(b) For chasing the dog.
(c) For dropping bottles.
(d) For dropping biscuits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lena share with Outa?

2. Who says, "I thought you knew. One day you're going to ask me who you are"?

3. What did Lena find when she went into the dark to find shelter materials?

4. What does Boesman say that the "kaffirs" come here to do?

5. Who goes into the shelter at the end of Act 1?

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