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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 is Greer on trial for?
2. What advice does Katya give Gaby about getting older?
3. What does Rosa think her future should include with Bernard?
4. What does the government know about Rosa and David's relationship?
5. Why can't Rosa and Bernard live together?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who in Rosa's family is arrested and why?
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 are some of the experiences that Rosa and Katya share as Rosa's stay extends in Pages 214-261?
4. What does Bernard say that the trip to Corsica is all about and what does it actually turn out to be?
5. How do Katya and Rosa handle the idea of Lionel in their relationship?
6. Where and when does Rosa meet Bernard? What does their relationship quickly become?
7. What is the party for that Georges plans and what does Gaby do for Rosa for the party? How does Pierre react?
8. What does Rosa want to do when she sees the donkey being beaten, and why doesn't she do it?
9. What is the political topic of conversation at Donna's party?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Rosa's view of death after the man dies in the public square. How does she equate the death of the ordinary man to her parents' deaths and to her brother's death?
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
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?
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