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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. How does the narrator feel about Nelson Doonen's holier-than-thou political attitudes?
(a) Neither of these.
(b) Both of these.
(c) She is critical of it.
(d) She appreciates it.

2. Why does the narrator attend some childbirths in the birthing house?
(a) To represent Nelson, who is not allowed in.
(b) To bless the children as they are born.
(c) To prepare for her own birthing experience.
(d) To improve her midwifery skills.

3. Where does the narrator stop before heading to Tsau?
(a) A mission in Kang.
(b) A settlement in Kang.
(c) A mission in Botswana.
(d) A settlement in Cape Town.

4. What glass work has Nelson been creating based on a glass sculpture he created as a child?
(a) A glass hummingbird.
(b) A glass vase.
(c) A glass woman.
(d) A glass luminary ornament.

5. What is Nelson Denoon doing when the narrator and Grace find him at the party?
(a) He is having a debate with black and white politicians.
(b) He is kissing another woman.
(c) He is discussing academics with other black and white professors.
(d) He is telling jokes with a group of other men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the end of Nelson's speech at the party?

2. Who is Martin Wade?

3. After arguing with Nelson over Hector, where does the narrator go?

4. What kind of new project does Nelson Denoon propose?

5. What tendencies does Nelson say males have in general?

(see the answer key)

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