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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Pages 15-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maureen know July is lying about what his family says upon their first meeting?
(a) They don’t say anything, although he translates.
(b) They sound angry.
(c) They say more than he appears to translate.
(d) He doesn’t speak their language.

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

3. To whom is Maureen introduced in Section 2?
(a) July's father.
(b) July's brother.
(c) July’s children.
(d) July’s wife and mother.

4. What does July’s wife experience for the first time when she meets Maureen?
(a) The touching of white skin.
(b) She’s never seen a white.
(c) The meeting of a white woman.
(d) She’s never heard English.

5. What do Maureen and Bam fear their lives will become, as described in Section 1?
(a) Meaningless in their support of black rights.
(b) Meaningless in their support of black power.
(c) Meaningless in their support of white rights.
(d) Meaningless in their support of white power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the Smalls' bakkie?

2. In Section 2, what did July’s children see that Bam has in the hut?

3. Why does the old woman become angry with July in Section 2?

4. Who used to visit Maureen in the yard with July?

5. Who warns Bam of an impending bank crisis?

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