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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where is "Home" for Mary, even though she has never been there?
(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) America.
(d) Ireland.
2. Who is Mary's first prospective husband?
(a) A short-tempered financier.
(b) Her boss at the office.
(c) A middle-aged widower.
(d) A strong native farm worker.
3. How does Dick react to Samson's departure?
(a) He is angry at Samson for quitting.
(b) He is sorry to see Samson go.
(c) He hides his reaction to avoid making Mary angry.
(d) He is glad to be rid of Samson.
4. How often is a trip made by car to the station?
(a) Once every two months.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once every two weeks.
(d) Once a month.
5. Who is arrested for murder?
(a) The houseboy.
(b) The poolboy.
(c) The paperboy.
(d) The milkman.
6. What springs up along the railway lines?
(a) Dirps.
(b) Darps.
(c) Dorps.
(d) Derps.
7. What does Mary have that Dick lacks?
(a) Vindictiveness and ruthlessness.
(b) Patience and understanding.
(c) Strength and willpower.
(d) Energy and efficiency.
8. What becomes an obsession for Mary?
(a) The new servant.
(b) Heat.
(c) Money.
(d) Racism.
9. What is the South African equivalent to the word "class?"
(a) Wealth.
(b) Spirit.
(c) Race.
(d) Birthright.
10. What does Mary take for granted about Samson?
(a) That he will do whatever she asks without question.
(b) That he will not hurt her.
(c) That dealing with him will be a struggle.
(d) That he is not as smart as she is.
11. What does Dick keep locked?
(a) His gun cabinet.
(b) The food bins.
(c) The door to the bedroom.
(d) Samson's leg cuffs.
12. What changes Mary's attitude towards her life?
(a) She overhears her friends talking about how she will never get married.
(b) She meets a man and falls instantly in love.
(c) She wakes up one day and realizes that she is miserable.
(d) She learns that she was adopted.
13. With what type of job does Tony end up?
(a) Paperwork.
(b) Gold mining.
(c) Diamond selling.
(d) Farming.
14. How far away is the station from the farm?
(a) Twenty-five miles.
(b) Nine miles.
(c) Seven miles.
(d) Two miles.
15. What is the name of the native that brings tea in the morning?
(a) Moses.
(b) John.
(c) Old boy.
(d) Samson.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Dick buy in preparation for Mary's arrival at the farm?
2. Why can't Mary stay at the Girl's Club?
3. What happens to Dick Turner after his wife is murdered?
4. When will it rain?
5. Who confesses to the crime?
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