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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. Who says, "You don't like it when somebody else laughs. Well, you laughed at me for nothing"?
(a) Boesman.
(b) Lena.
(c) Outa.
(d) Athol.

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

3. How long did Lena's child live?
(a) Six months.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Two years.

4. What does Boesman tell Lena she should have done at the white family's house?
(a) Borrowed their clothes.
(b) Burned down the house.
(c) Gone with them.
(d) Killed them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lena say that Boesman was this morning?

2. Who says, "I want my life. Where is it"?

3. What is "soeterigheid"?

4. What did Lena ask the white family if they needed?

5. What is the translation for "dop"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the places Boesman and Lena have traveled? Why?

2. What does Boesman do to the body when Lena goads him to anger?

3. Describe the relationship between Boesman and Lena.

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

5. What does Boesman say about dead men? Why does he not want Outa's body at the camp?

6. Why does Boesman not assist Lena in taking care of Outa's body?

7. What does Lena associate Boesman's predicament after Outa's death with?

8. What does Lena hate about the night?

9. When Boesman returns from gathering shelter, what does he suspect Lena's been doing? Why?

10. What is the irony of Boesman's behavior toward Outa?

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