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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, Pages 91-107.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Maureen’s father do for a living?
(a) He was a shift boss in the mines.
(b) He was an architect.
(c) He was a lawyer.
(d) He was a servant.

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

4. What is Bam not aware of when he shows the gun to the villagers?
(a) They don’t believe in guns.
(b) They don’t know what it is.
(c) They already know it exists.
(d) They think it is a weapon against them.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Maureen avoid reading the only book she has?

3. On what do the Smalls become intoxicated?

4. What object does Bam not keep in his home?

5. What is Maureen afraid of, in terms of the children and the water?

(see the answer key)

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