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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 (pages 379-409).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A direct confrontation develops between which two people as result of the debate?
(a) Nelson and Hector.
(b) Nelson and Dorcas.
(c) Hector and the narrator.
(d) Dorcas and Dineo.

2. What is the name of the Tsau governing body?
(a) The Mother Committee.
(b) The Sister Committee.
(c) The Mother Council.
(d) The Denoon Council.

3. After arguing with Nelson over Hector, where does the narrator go?
(a) To sit and watch the fires at the Basarwa settlement.
(b) To sit alone and meditate in the desert.
(c) To walk the edge of the village, listening to the desert.
(d) To watch the villagers dance and celebrate.

4. What change does the new Mother Committee make?
(a) Men can now run for office.
(b) Men can serve on committees.
(c) Men are now admitted to the Sekopololo.
(d) Men can inherit land.

5. What profession are Harold and Julia a part of?
(a) They are mathematicians.
(b) They are actors.
(c) They are English professors.
(d) They are research scientists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hector bring with him when he and the villagers go to speak to Nelson?

2. Where do Grace and the narrator find Nelson Denoon?

3. Who does Nelson bring gifts for the night he comes to get the narrator?

4. What is an example of ideology where Nelson and the villagers in Tsau differ?

5. What settlement is nearby Tsau?

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