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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When David agrees to go for a walk with Lucy, what must he borrow from her?
(a) A rain slicker.
(b) A sweater.
(c) A leash.
(d) Athletic shoes.

2. What is one of the things Lucy does to support herself?
(a) She raises chickens.
(b) She grows organic vegatables to sell.
(c) She raises goats.
(d) She boards dogs.

3. At the animal clinic, what is Bev's primary function?
(a) She puts fatally ill animals to sleep permanently.
(b) She delivers baby animals.
(c) She finds homes for older animals.
(d) She performs surgery on animals.

4. Who is Bev Shaw?
(a) A woman who shares the market stall with Lucy.
(b) A woman David knew long ago.
(c) A woman who wants to buy Lucy's farm.
(d) A woman who runs the animal clinic.

5. How many times has David Lurie been married?
(a) Four times.
(b) Three times.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Towards the end of the hearing, what does Mathabane imply about David's state of mind?

2. On the day of the exam in David's class, what does he find in his mailbox?

3. When one of the women at the hearing rails against David's behavior, what is the particular word used in reference to his relationship with Melanie that he feels is so inaccurate?

4. Why is David not paying attention to the sports commentators?

5. Who is the poet that David discusses in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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