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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do Georges, Manolis, Didier, Rosa and Bernard all do together at Donna's party?
2. According to Rosa, what is everything done in the name of?
3. How many homes does Rosa visit in a number of months in the town in which her father died?
4. What advice does Katya give Gaby about getting older?
5. According to Rosa, how does suffering end?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Rosa detained and what becomes of her?
2. What does Rosa want to do when she sees the donkey being beaten, and why doesn't she do it?
3. 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?
4. What is the political topic of conversation at Donna's party?
5. What is the party for that Georges plans and what does Gaby do for Rosa for the party? How does Pierre react?
6. What is the reason for Flora's party? What specifically do the women discuss?
7. In Pages 262-290, how does Rosa become part of France?
8. 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?
9. What happens with the woman in the street that Rosa finds and how does it affect her?
10. Where and when does Rosa meet Bernard? What does their relationship quickly become?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
If Rosa is the protagonist of the story. Who are the antagonists? Name three antagonists and explain why they are antagonists and how they affect Rosa.
Essay Topic 2
Compare Rosa to Greer. What are each of the strengths and weaknesses in regards to the fight against apartheid? How does Greer's involvement differ from Rosa? Do they both have the same goals?
Essay Topic 3
What is Gordimer's point in including Didier in the novel? How does he contrast to Rosa? How is his character a foil character?
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