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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary do to one of the workers?
(a) Hit him.
(b) Fire him.
(c) Make an unforgivable insult in his language.
(d) Kiss him.

2. After reading Dick's accounting sheets, what does Mary think he is?
(a) Insufferable.
(b) Incompetent.
(c) Dishonest.
(d) Diligent.

3. How are Mary's usual wakings?
(a) Peaceful and rested.
(b) Bright and chipper.
(c) Grey and struggling.
(d) Dark and ominous.

4. What destroys the tobacco crop?
(a) Drought.
(b) Infertile soil.
(c) Dick's incompetent farming.
(d) Locusts.

5. With what will the geraniums grow side-by-side?
(a) Daisies.
(b) Roses.
(c) Blackjacks.
(d) Perennials.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes an irritating noise for Mary?

2. For what is the main thing Charlie will use Dick's land?

3. What does Mary ask Dick if they can do?

4. What does a native give Mary?

5. What is Mary's last moment of happiness?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Charlie react to the way Mary talks to Moses?

2. What new crop is being planted? How does Mary feel about it?

3. How does Mary feel about the idea of having children?

4. Describe the state of Dick and Mary's marriage before Dick gets sick.

5. Describe the compound where the workers and their families live.

6. How does Moses hold power over Mary? How does his manner change around her?

7. What is the first law of white South Africa?

8. Describe Dick's appearance and mood when Charlie visits him.

9. What does Dick suggest Mary to do feel better? How does Mary react?

10. Why does Mary refuse to help Dick with the farm after he is well?

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