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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. In Section 2, what did July’s children see that Bam has in the hut?
(a) A knife.
(b) A cat.
(c) A key to the car.
(d) A gun.

2. What surprises July’s wife about Maureen upon first meeting her?
(a) She’s not a good mother.
(b) She’s not kind.
(c) She’s not attractive.
(d) She’s not rich.

3. What is Martha particularly concerned about regarding July's situation with the Smalls in Section 2?
(a) He will no longer be paid.
(b) He will not be happy.
(c) He will run away.
(d) He will not be able to provide for the whites.

4. What is Maureen afraid of, in terms of the children and the water?
(a) Illness.
(b) It is too warm.
(c) It is too cold.
(d) Feces.

5. What is understood by July's girlfriend in the city to be July’s responsibilities?
(a) His employer.
(b) His children in town.
(c) His children at home.
(d) His children in various places.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps the Smalls escape their home at the beginning of the novel?

2. Why does July's family have a difficult time understanding why he had to bring the Smalls?

3. What is the real reason Bam and Maureen do not leave South Africa?

4. What does July’s wife experience for the first time when she meets Maureen?

5. What do Maureen and Bam fear their lives will become, as described in Section 1?

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