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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 gift from Africa has Rosa brought Madame Bagnelli?

2. In whose olive grove do Rosa and Katya dine one afternoon?

3. Who does the woman in the nightgown make Rosa worry about?

4. What is the first item that Madame Bagnelli stops to purchase after she and Rosa leave the airport?

5. What does Georges say that Rosa could make a living at in France?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Katya and Rosa handle the idea of Lionel in their relationship?

5. Describe Brandt's home. Why is the modesty of the area in which he lives significant?

6. What is the significance of Flora's party to Rosa?

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

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

9. Who is Bernard Chabalier?

10. What is the party for that Georges plans and what does Gaby do for Rosa for the party? How does Pierre react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Apartheid? Where did it stem from? What was the reasoning behind it? How long did it exist in South Africa? What were the effects of it?

Essay Topic 2

In what style is the book written? How does this style add to the book's purpose? How does it allow the reader to view different perspectives?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Rosa go to France? How does she almost accomplish her goal in going there?

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