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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What changes Mary's attitude towards her life?
(a) She learns that she was adopted.
(b) She overhears her friends talking about how she will never get married.
(c) She wakes up one day and realizes that she is miserable.
(d) She meets a man and falls instantly in love.

2. Of what was Mary doomed to be the subject?
(a) Ridicule.
(b) Scrutiny.
(c) Bad jokes.
(d) Gossip.

3. What was Mary's father's job?
(a) Foreman.
(b) Postman.
(c) Pumpman.
(d) Policeman.

4. Who is Mary's first prospective husband?
(a) A middle-aged widower.
(b) A short-tempered financier.
(c) Her boss at the office.
(d) A strong native farm worker.

5. What symbolizes the Africa created by financiers and mine magnates?
(a) Chains.
(b) The sjambok.
(c) Graveyards.
(d) Stores.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of car does Charlie drive?

2. What type of clothes does Mary buy for herself?

3. Who is found murdered?

4. Why did Charlie come to Africa?

5. What was Charlie's job in London?

(see the answer key)

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