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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is Colette Swan studying when Lionel marries her?
(a) Ballet.
(b) Politics.
(c) Journalism.
(d) Medicine.
2. What does the schoolmaster say about what blacks want in the discussion at Fats' home?
(a) They want to be alive--not killed.
(b) They want political leaders in jail.
(c) They want the white man to disappear.
(d) They want to fight at any cost.
3. Where does Rosa meet Marisa?
(a) At the cosmetic counter in a store.
(b) In the streets of the city.
(c) In a shop that sells coal.
(d) At a cafe.
4. What is James afraid of in regards to the black children?
(a) They too will be imprisoned for the cause.
(b) That for them the fight is just words, and they will not know how to take action.
(c) They too will lead oppressed lives.
(d) They will fight for the wrong cause when the time comes.
5. What does the old-maid school teacher do to the Burger family?
(a) She sells their story to a journalist.
(b) She betrays Cathy by sleeping with Lionel.
(c) She takes possessions from their home.
(d) She betrays Lionel at the trial.
6. How long does Lionel Burger speak when he gets his chance in court?
(a) Two hours fifteen minutes.
(b) One hour and forty seven minutes.
(c) One hour and ten minutes.
(d) Thirty eight minutes.
7. What is Rosa doing in the public square?
(a) Playing with two boys.
(b) Reading a book.
(c) Eating her lunch.
(d) Kissing a young man.
8. Who is Theo?
(a) Colleague of Lionel's.
(b) Family friend and attorney.
(c) Cell mate of Lionel.
(d) Rosa's brother.
9. What are the colors of Rosa Burger's uniform?
(a) Blue and gold.
(b) White and navy.
(c) Brown and yellow.
(d) Tan and green.
10. What does Clare tell Rosa about the cause and her involvement in it?
(a) It will be easier for them than their parents.
(b) She is obligated to continue her parents work.
(c) She wants to be there when the future happens.
(d) She can envision no other life for herself.
11. What affliction does Clare have that Rosa notes more than once?
(a) Edema.
(b) Melanoma.
(c) Eczema.
(d) Psoriasis.
12. What does Greer tell Rosa about the book that he has read from a former political prisoner now in exile?
(a) Flora had given it to him to give to Rosa.
(b) She should read it as she is "one of the cause".
(c) There is much in the book about Rosa and Lionel.
(d) He can smuggle in a copy for her.
13. Why do Rosa and Tony stay at her Aunt Velma's hotel when they are young?
(a) Their parents are in jail.
(b) She and Tony go for a visit.
(c) Their parents are too busy to care for them.
(d) Their parents are away on business.
14. Why do Rosa and Marcus go to Cape Town?
(a) Marcus said it was his favorite place.
(b) Rosa needed to get away after her father's death.
(c) Rosa wanted to make love by the sea.
(d) Lionel had been a medical student there.
15. What do the Nel relatives own, besides the hotel?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A cafe.
(c) A ranch.
(d) A farm.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Rosa feel about Clare in general?
2. What does Clare want from Rosa when she goes to her apartment to see her?
3. What two items does Rosa bring with her to the fortress in the opening pages of the novel?
4. How old is Rosa Burger on the day that she first goes to the prison?
5. Where does Rosa believe Conrad has moved to right after she sees that the cottage is gone?
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