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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rosa believe that the revolutionaries will think of her leaving the country?
(a) That she is a traitor.
(b) That she will never return to help them.
(c) That she is finally free.
(d) That she is on a secret mission for them.

2. According to the architect at Donna's party, he thinks that the Leftist view of life is what?
(a) That the Left is what is wrong with Socialism.
(b) Freedom is the condition of happiness.
(c) Rationalism destroys heaven.
(d) Happiness needs institutions to protect it.

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

4. What does Bassie's given name (Zwelinzima) mean?
(a) Peace.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Suffering Land.
(d) Bread.

5. Under what pretense is Marisa arrested?
(a) Her involvement in the Soweto Riots.
(b) Her involvement in fake passbooks.
(c) Her involvement in the Revolt of 1977.
(d) Her involvement in Greer's treason.

6. What advice does Katya give Gaby about getting older?
(a) Sleep plenty.
(b) Keep out of the sun.
(c) Take plenty of hormones.
(d) Drink a lot of water.

7. Whose hand does Rosa hold as she walks through the streets of Paris?
(a) Madame Bagnelli's.
(b) Her brother's.
(c) Conrad's.
(d) A pickpocket.

8. As the novel closes, who is the last person to receive a letter from Rosa?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Bassie.
(c) Madame Bagnelli.
(d) Bernard.

9. At Donna's party, what is the Englishman's opinion of Utopia?
(a) He says it is misunderstood.
(b) He says it is Western thought.
(c) He says it is necessary.
(d) He says it is evil.

10. What is the conversation about between the women right before the party for Manolis?
(a) Female health issues.
(b) Pierre.
(c) Dressing for the party.
(d) Bernard.

11. What name does Madame Bagnelli want Rosa to call her?
(a) Madame Bagnelli.
(b) Colette.
(c) Katya.
(d) Step-mother.

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

13. What does Rosa ask of Bassie when he tells her that he does not even know her?
(a) She asks why he is being so cruel.
(b) She asks why he needs money.
(c) She asks why he found her at the party.
(d) She asks why he did not deny who he is.

14. What does Rosa tell Brandt that she needs his help to do?
(a) See America.
(b) Remove herself from the political realm.
(c) Find a better job.
(d) See Europe.

15. Where do Rosa and Bernard first make love?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) On the beach.
(c) At Katya's house.
(d) In Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brandt believe was Lionel's downfall?

2. Why does Rosa go visit the Nels?

3. How long does it take Rosa to go back to the town where her father died?

4. What refreshments does Brandt offer Rosa when she visits his home?

5. What does Bernard do for a living?

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