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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Go Hitler!" - "The Cheese Boys".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the author play alone under the Mulberry tree when he was in Eden Park?
(a) He did not have any friends.
(b) He was not used to the time difference in Eden Park and was outside playing while everyone else was sleeping.
(c) He planned to poison the Mulberry tree and did not want any witnesses.
(d) He did not like to play with others.

2. What does the name Nombuyiselo mean?
(a) "She who popped out of nowhere."
(b) "A builder of ships."
(c) "The Fixer."
(d) "She who gives back."

3. What happened after the author asked Maylene out during their walk home together?
(a) They kissed outside a McDonalds.
(b) Maylene perished suddenly and tragically.
(c) Maylene ran away.
(d) Maylene mocked him.

4. According to the author, what did crime do that the government would not do in Alexandra, South Africa?
(a) Crime cared for the community.
(b) Crime hurt the community.
(c) Crime confused the community.
(d) Crime scared the community.

5. What happened between the author and the pack of colored boys under the mulberry tree in Eden Park?
(a) They called him "Bushman" and pelted him with berries.
(b) They shared their berries with him.
(c) They ate his berries right in front of him.
(d) They made him help them burn down the tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Abel go after he was forced to move out of the home of the white family he lived with?

2. How did arguments between the author and his mother change after the author turned eight?

3. What does the author suspect of his friend from Alexandra who lost his retail job?

4. What holiday did the author experience for the first time at H. A. Jack Primary?

5. What happened between Maylene and the author on Valentine's Day?

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