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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Afrikaners?

2. What did Charlie once do in a fit of rage?

3. What type of work did Mary enjoy?

4. Why did Mary have no desire to get married?

5. What pictures does Dick have on his wall?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the stores in South Africa and their symbolism.

2. How does Mary's perspective on her new life change?

3. Describe the the Slatters' visit to the Turner farm.

4. How does Marston feel about the murder? How does he feel about the way Slatter and the Sergeant talk to him?

5. Describe Mary's social life.

6. How does Mary's financial situation change after getting married?

7. Describe the scenery surrounding the farm.

8. How do the man's remarks at the station change Mary's perception of Dick?

9. Describe Mary's background and early childhood.

10. How does Mary treat Samson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the power relationship between Mary and Moses. Be sure to address:

1) How the relationship changes throughout the novel.

2) How Moses exercises power over Mary.

3) The greater themes and implications of the power relationship between Mary and Moses.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the way Mary relates to other characters in the novel and how these interactions illustrate her character. Be sure to address:

1) How Mary relates to friends and the role she plays in a friendship.

2) How Mary relates to her husband.

3) How Mary relates to the servants and black people in general.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the history of the tobacco plant and its complicated relationship both with humanity and the characters in the novel.

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