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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Flora's meeting about that Rosa is hesitant to attend?
(a) Political issues of the white woman.
(b) Social issues of the white woman.
(c) Political issues of the black woman.
(d) Social issues of the black woman.

2. How long does Rosa plan on being in London before Bernard arrives?
(a) A few days.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A week.

3. What does Rosa's "mason" take her to see after their first date?
(a) The house he is to inherit.
(b) The village he grew up in.
(c) The yacht he is to inherit.
(d) The cherry orchards.

4. How does Didier act when he meets Rosa and Madame Bagnelli on her porch?
(a) He speaks only of Donna and quickly leaves.
(b) He is sullen.
(c) He is very inquisitive about Rosa.
(d) Like the cat--he eats some of everything and then leaves.

5. How many homes does Rosa visit in a number of months in the town in which her father died?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Didier flirt only with older women?

2. Who is able to visit Rosa in jail?

3. What does Bassie's given name (Zwelinzima) mean?

4. How does Didier attempt to aid Rosa with her cut toe?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rosa detained and what becomes of her?

2. What is the first day like of Rosa's visit to Madame Bagnelli's home? How do the two get along? How long does it appear Rosa will stay?

3. What is the consequence of Bassie's phone call for Rosa?

4. Why does Rosa go to London? What are Bernard's plans concerning London, and what delays him?

5. What are some of the experiences that Rosa and Katya share as Rosa's stay extends in Pages 214-261?

6. What does Rosa want to do when she sees the donkey being beaten, and why doesn't she do it?

7. What is the political topic of conversation at Donna's party?

8. Though Didier seems to be no more than a young gold digger, he does have some strong advice for Rosa. What does he tell her on the beach after their swim, and why does he believe what he says?

9. Who comes to dine on asparagus with Rosa and Katya and what advice do they give Rosa?

10. What are Rosa's thoughts concerning her future with Bernard?

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