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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Charlie once do in a fit of rage?
(a) Kill a native.
(b) Slap one of his children.
(c) Beat his wife.
(d) Break a sjambok over his knee.

2. How does Mary ruin her first romantic relationship?
(a) She complains and nags him until he leaves her.
(b) She runs away and cries when the man kisses her.
(c) She refuses to marry him.
(d) She cheats on her lover with another man.

3. Who are the Afrikaners?
(a) Militants.
(b) The South African government.
(c) Poor whites.
(d) Blacks.

4. How did Mary wear her hair?
(a) Unkempt and messy.
(b) Like a little girl.
(c) Long and free.
(d) In a short ponytail.

5. What does Tony realize about "white civilization?"
(a) That it is doomed to failure.
(b) That it can never have human relations with black people.
(c) That it has no place in Africa.
(d) That it is superior and should be protected.

Short Answer Questions

1. What symbolizes the Africa created by financiers and mine magnates?

2. What was Mary's strength and weakness?

3. Where is "Home" for Mary, even though she has never been there?

4. What was Mary afraid of above all else?

5. Of what was Mary doomed to be the subject?

(see the answer key)

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