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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 214- 261.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Brandt dressed when he answers the door for Rosa's visit?
(a) An emroidered shirt with blue jeans.
(b) White canvas jeans and bare feet.
(c) A suit and tie.
(d) No shirt and colorful shorts.

2. What did the trial after the strike allow the government to do?
(a) Shut down the African Mineworkers Union.
(b) Stop underground operations.
(c) Get Lionel Burger ousted from the Communist Party.
(d) Pass the Supression of Communism Act.

3. What does Rosa consider a sickness?
(a) Separation of blacks and whites.
(b) Politics.
(c) Not being able to ignore other people's suffering.
(d) Privileged children.

4. What does Clare tell Rosa about the cause and her involvement in it?
(a) She can envision no other life for herself.
(b) She wants to be there when the future happens.
(c) She is obligated to continue her parents work.
(d) It will be easier for them than their parents.

5. What gift from Africa has Rosa brought Madame Bagnelli?
(a) A wooden figurine.
(b) A picture of her father.
(c) A wooden necklace.
(d) A leather belt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rosa named after?

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

3. What is Greer's concern for Marisa after she arrives at Fats'?

4. What do the Nel relatives own, besides the hotel?

5. Who pulls Tony out of the pool?

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