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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the scene change to at the end of Part 5?
(a) Sizwe's old home.
(b) The back alley where the dead body was found.
(c) Styles' shop.
(d) Robert's old home.

2. How does Sizwe verbally respond to Buntu's persistent attempts at creating a confident "Robert", after role playing with Buntu?
(a) He says he would rather role play being the minister.
(b) He says it's not possible to be "Robert".
(c) He says he'll try.
(d) He says it's easier said than done.

3. What kind of trouble did Buntu also run in to although he was born in the area?
(a) Getting his work permit.
(b) Earning respect from the community.
(c) Making enough money to feed his family.
(d) Getting his birth certificate.

4. What emotion does Styles describe spreading when he finally is able to get a family to smile in a group photo in Part 1?
(a) Joy.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Love.
(d) Excitement.

5. What does Sizwe look at for a long time after Buntu leaves the scene at the end of Part 5?
(a) The dark sky.
(b) His passbook.
(c) His written name.
(d) His hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What memento does Styles have left of his father?

2. What does Sizwe show Buntu at the beginning of Part 3?

3. Why did the workers have to increase their output after the owner's speech?

4. Which of Buntu's arguments about changing identity makes Sizwe go quiet?

5. What did the owner of the house do to help the narrator of the letter while he was supposedly living there?

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