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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls David to say that his car has been found?
(a) The police.
(b) Ettinger.
(c) Petrus.
(d) Bill Shaw.

2. What is David's daughter's name?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Pauline.
(c) Rosalind.
(d) Lara.

3. In the article in the local paper about the attack, how is David described?
(a) An "elderly father."
(b) A "distinguished new gentleman farmer."
(c) A "distinguished author."
(d) A "distinguished professor."

4. What is one intention of Melanie's that David learns from the phone call that he receives shortly before giving the exam?
(a) Melanie wants to file harassment charges against him.
(b) Melanie wants to be his teaching assistant.
(c) Melanie wants to drop out of school and get a job.
(d) Melanie is ill.

5. What is one of the issues that Lucy feels is a motive for the assault on her and her farm?
(a) Morals in South Africa.
(b) Racism.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Sexism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many files of information does David have for his project?

2. On the occasion that Melanie refuses a date with David, what excuse does she offer?

3. Who does David describe as a "poor little bird?"

4. What does David prepare for dinner?

5. Who is Petrus?

(see the answer key)

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