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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lena say is "the scenery" of her world?
(a) The churches.
(b) Boesman's back.
(c) The sky.
(d) The children.

3. What does Boesman forbid the old man to do?
(a) Dance.
(b) Sleep in the shack with them.
(c) Sing.
(d) Go away.

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

5. What does Boesman complain that Lena does?
(a) Is silent.
(b) Cries constantly.
(c) Laughs constantly.
(d) Talks constantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "It won't last long, but it's big enough. Not much to see. This is all. This is mine"?

2. Which character says, "I know I'm here now. Why? Look at it, for God's sake. Is this the best you could do"?

3. What did the Boer have on the farm?

4. What happened before when Lena went to the police for Boesman beating her?

5. What does Boesman do with the piece of corrugated iron?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lena's appearance. What does she wear? How old is she?

2. What does Boesman tell Lena regarding the past?

3. What is the hypocrisy in Boesman's refusal to give Outa water?

4. Describe the character of Outa. Where do Lena and Boesman see him?

5. Why have Boesman and Lena left their home?

6. What does Boesman say that the police do when Lena tries to stop him from beating her?

7. How does Boesman appear as he leaves the camp? How does Boesman's physical demeanor reflect his internal turmoil?

8. Why does Lena talk so much?

9. What does Boesman accuse Lena of doing with Outa?

10. What did Lena ask the white family? What did they respond?

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