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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. Why was Patricia allowed to stay on the farm at age nine?
(a) Her aunt kept her on the farm to protect her from their parents.
(b) She was kept on the farm to work.
(c) Her aunt kept her on the farm to keep an eye on her.
(d) Her aunt kept her on the farm out of the kindness of her heart.

2. Why was the author afraid to pray for God to kill the thing that left feces in his grandmother's house?
(a) He was afraid because HE was the thing that left the feces in his grandmother's house and he did not want God to kill him.
(b) He was afraid because he was not sure if he believed in God and could not stand the theological pressure.
(c) He was afraid because he was worried the demon would eat him.
(d) He was afraid that if his prayer was not good enough, everyone would know he was to blame.

3. On what does the author blame most of the things that have gone wrong in his life?
(a) Second-hand cars.
(b) Fear.
(c) The death of his mother.
(d) Apartheid.

4. The children of Soweto would yell out "indoda yomlungu!" whenever they passed the author. What does this phrase mean?
(a) "I hate that kid!"
(b) "Look out!"
(c) "Hey, buddy!"
(d) "The white man!"

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nationality is listed on the author's birth certificate?

3. What crime did the author's parents commit when they had him?

4. How did the shopkeeper in the story "Chameleon" respond when Patricia proved she could understand Afrikaans?

5. What does the name Nombuyiselo mean?

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