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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. Where did Mary live while she was single?

2. What does Tony say in the car after leaving the house?

3. When will it rain?

4. What word best describes Dick Turner's financial situation?

5. How does Mary react to sex with her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mary's social life.

2. Of what is every white woman in South Africa brought up to be afraid?

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

4. How does Dick feel now that Mary is at the farm?

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

6. How does Mary treat Samson?

7. Describe Mary's attempt to return to her old job and leave Dick.

8. Describe the scenery surrounding the farm.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay intended to educate readers on the dangers that malaria poses to people all over the world, both throughout history and in the present day. Be sure to include properly cited research.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that serves as a plea for racial tolerance. Be sure to draw upon other major essays and papers on racial tolerance, bringing together a collection of ideas along with your own points into a coherent and compelling paper.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on Mary's relationship with Dick. Be sure to address:

1) The key failings of Dick and Mary's marriage.

2) The personality type with whom Mary would be a good match.

3) How Dick influences Mary's character, and vice versa.

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