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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Pages 50-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Maureen see when she steps out for a rain shower in Section 3?
(a) The vehicle is returned.
(b) The village is quiet.
(c) The night is lit up with bombs.
(d) There are armies coming.

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

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

5. What has Maureen learned to make appropriately by Section 4?
(a) Spinach.
(b) Porridge.
(c) Meal.
(d) Warthog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bam do to try to reconcile after his argument with Maureen in Section 3?

2. What is understood by July's girlfriend in the city to be July’s responsibilities?

3. What did July bring back with him after taking the bakke without permission?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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