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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Second Girl" - "Loopholes".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Robert feel when Patricia asked him to impregnate her?
(a) He said he did not want a family.
(b) He said he wanted to start a family right away.
(c) He said he was not physically attracted to Patricia.
(d) He said he did not like Patricia at all.

2. What does the author say is impressive about the timing of his mother's decision to have him?
(a) She chose to have him even though it would have been very expensive at the time.
(b) She chose to have him even though she could still remember her mistreatment by the hands of her own family.
(c) She chose to have him before she knew apartheid would end.
(d) She chose to have him at a time when the world's population was increasing.

3. Which racial group was most common in Soweto, according to the author?
(a) White people.
(b) Soweto was fully integrated.
(c) Indian people.
(d) Black people.

4. Why does the author say he never felt poor when living alone with Patricia?
(a) They had lots of money.
(b) Everyone around them was even poorer.
(c) Their lives were rich with experience.
(d) They were just grateful that apartheid was ending.

5. What were the two main things Patricia would spend money on when her son was growing up?
(a) Electronics and jewels.
(b) Clothes and furniture.
(c) Fancy cars and designer shoes.
(d) Food and books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a language that Patricia taught to the author?

2. Why did people in Soweto use the author as a landmark for giving directions when he was young?

3. What did Patricia do after discovering the fecal matter in the trashcan?

4. When was the Immorality Act passed?

5. Why was the author unable to play with his cousins when he was very young?

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