2. Why is Marston's relationship with the Turners?
(a) He was going to help them turn their farm into a tobacco plantation.
(b) He was going to watch their farm.
(c) He is their real estate agent.
(d) He is a distant cousin of Dick Turner.

3. At what time do Mary and Dick reach the farm?
(a) Late at night.
(b) Early in the morning.
(c) Mid afternoon.
(d) Lunchtime.

4. How does Dick react to Samson's departure?
(a) He is sorry to see Samson go.
(b) He is angry at Samson for quitting.
(c) He hides his reaction to avoid making Mary angry.
(d) He is glad to be rid of Samson.

5. How long have Dick and Mary been married at this point in the story?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Six months.

6. Why can't Mary stay at the Girl's Club?
(a) Mary is too old to stay there.
(b) The girls remember her and do not want her back.
(c) She cannot afford their rates.
(d) They don't take married women.

7. Where did Mary live while she was single?
(a) A small shack.
(b) A girl's club.
(c) A dormitory.
(d) A condominium.

8. From where did the dance music that Mary used to listen to come?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Germany.
(d) America.

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

10. How does Mary communicate with natives who do not speak English?
(a) Verandah sotho.
(b) Kitchen kaffir.
(c) House tswana.
(d) Veld khoi.

11. What springs up along the railway lines?
(a) Derps.
(b) Darps.
(c) Dirps.
(d) Dorps.

12. What word best describes Dick Turner's financial situation?
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Modest.
(d) Improving.

13. Who is found murdered?
(a) Mary Turner.
(b) John Turner.
(c) Tina Turner.
(d) Richard Turner.

14. What does Samson do better than Mary?
(a) Sing.
(b) Cook.
(c) Clean.
(d) Deocorate.

15. How often is a trip made by car to the station?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Once every two weeks.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Once every two months.