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

2. What does July’s son realize in Section 2, that the others do not?
(a) They no longer have money.
(b) The whites are now alone.
(c) The whites are now powerless.
(d) They will eventually be caught.

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

4. What does Maureen realize about herself when she bathes in Section 1?
(a) She has lost weight.
(b) She is frightened.
(c) She is overweight.
(d) She stinks.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why can’t the Smalls fly overseas?

3. Why does July make Bam move the car in Section 1?

4. How does Maureen know July is lying about what his family says upon their first meeting?

5. What did July’s wife give up for the Smalls?

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