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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. What is Bam’s profession?
(a) Neuroscientist.
(b) Architect.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Soldier.

2. Who used to visit Maureen in the yard with July?
(a) July’s wife.
(b) July’s mother.
(c) July’s girlfriend in town.
(d) July’s sister.

3. Why does the old woman become angry with July in Section 2?
(a) He spent too much money.
(b) He wrongly thatched the roof.
(c) He killed the wrong chicken.
(d) He is cruel.

4. What is a bakkie?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) A car.
(c) A plant.
(d) An article of clothing.

5. What does July bring the Smalls at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Cola.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening politically, economically, and socially in the novel?

2. How much time has passed since Maureen and Bam left Johannesburg?

3. What does Maureen become aware of in Section 2 that she is ignorant of in this village?

4. What surprises July’s wife about Maureen upon first meeting her?

5. To whom is Maureen introduced in Section 2?

(see the answer key)

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