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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 144- 170.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Lionel been imprisoned?
(a) For fighting against apartheid.
(b) For treason.
(c) For attmepting to overthrow the government.
(d) For theft.

2. Where does Rosa believe Conrad has moved to right after she sees that the cottage is gone?
(a) Casablanca.
(b) Mexico.
(c) France.
(d) Australia.

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

4. What does the old-maid school teacher do to the Burger family?
(a) She betrays Lionel at the trial.
(b) She betrays Cathy by sleeping with Lionel.
(c) She sells their story to a journalist.
(d) She takes possessions from their home.

5. At age fourteen, what does Lionel come to realize about the blacks and whites?
(a) The blacks are only allowed in certain establishments.
(b) The blacks are all poor.
(c) The blacks have to carry passports and the whites do not.
(d) The blacks are not allowed in the trade unions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the baby boy give to Rosa from the grandmother at Fats' home?

2. When Rosa sees the raided building in the city, what is her reaction?

3. To what does Rosa compare the garbage that Clare disposes of from the empty apartment?

4. What does Clare tell Rosa about the cause and her involvement in it?

5. What does Conrad tell Rosa about her future?

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