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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 71- 108.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what were the two hotel rooms where Rosa stayed filled?
(a) Bed linens.
(b) Books.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Souvenirs.

2. What did Noel de Witt want to become for his career?
(a) A prison warden.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A politician.
(d) A doctor.

3. What is shouted in the courtroom after Lionel Burger speaks?
(a) Burger, Burger.
(b) Alonga, Amonga.
(c) Amen.
(d) Awetha, Amandhla.

4. How many black miners participated in the strike of 1946 in South Africa?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 76,000.
(d) 25,000.

5. What does Conrad say was celebrated in Rosa's home as she grew up?
(a) Misery.
(b) Birthdays.
(c) Elections.
(d) Political events.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the group knocking at the prison door in the opening pages of the novel?

2. Why do Rosa and Tony stay at her Aunt Velma's hotel when they are young?

3. How long do Tony and Rosa stay with their Aunt Velma?

4. Why has Lionel been imprisoned?

5. Who is Bassie?

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