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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9, Pages 122-142.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would Bam refuse to help the chief?
(a) He doesn’t want to help July’s people.
(b) He won’t help the chief fight against the liberation of his own people.
(c) He won’t get involved, at the risk of harming his family.
(d) He won’t help the chief kill people.

2. How much time has passed since Maureen and Bam left Johannesburg?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Six months.

3. What did July’s wife give up for the Smalls?
(a) Her car.
(b) Her hut.
(c) Her extra bed.
(d) Her stove.

4. What reason does Maureen give for working with the women in Section 7?
(a) She wants to learn about the culture.
(b) She wants July’s people to like her.
(c) She wants to feed her family.
(d) She wants to get away from the children.

5. Why can’t the Smalls fly overseas?
(a) The planes are broken.
(b) Rebels are shooting down the planes.
(c) The don’t have money.
(d) They can’t reach the airport.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the Smalls' bakkie?

2. What does Bam ask about Maureen’s actions with the small animals born in their hut?

3. Why is Maureen hurt by July in Section 5?

4. What does the chief want Bam to do to help him?

5. What does July’s son realize in Section 2, that the others do not?

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