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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. Brandt wants assurance that Rosa will not visit whom when she travels?

2. Under what pretense is Marisa arrested?

3. As the novel closes, who is the last person to receive a letter from Rosa?

4. Whose hand does Rosa hold as she walks through the streets of Paris?

5. Why is Georges planning a party for Manolis?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the reason for Flora's party? What specifically do the women discuss?

4. In Pages 262-290, how does Rosa become part of France?

5. 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?

6. What does Katya share with Rosa about her past in the beginning of Pages 262-290?

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

8. Where does Rosa's passbook allow her to go, and not go? Why is she allowed in certain places and not others?

9. Who does Fats go to visit and what does he express as his need?

10. What horrific event takes place on June 16th 1976 in South Africa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the beating of the donkey? What does it symbolize for Rosa, and why can't she react to the incident the way that she wants to?

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 Brandt's way of life and his outlook on the cause to that of Lionel's. How are they both on the same side? How are their approaches vastly different?

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