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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "vark" mean?

2. Fill in the blank: "That's not a pondok, Boesman. It's a _____."

3. Who says, "Dead men are dangerous. You'd better get rid of it"?

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

5. What does Lena say that Boesman does to something he doesn't understand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the primary themes of Boesman and Lena? What are some ways that Fugard expresses them? Use the definition of theme in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How did Athol Fugard hope to use theater as a means to change the society in which he lived? Was he successful?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the word "racism." What does this word mean to you? What does it mean in the play?

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