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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his recollection spurred by the insect repellent, what animal does Styles compare himself to?
(a) A pig.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A dog.
(d) A rat.

2. How does Styles feel about the number of pictures Zwelinzima wants taken?
(a) Happy.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Frustrated.

3. What does the owner of the car manufacturing plant call himself in his speech to the plant workers?
(a) A visionary.
(b) A wise man.
(c) A learned man.
(d) A bloody fool.

4. What does Styles call his photography room?
(a) A rusty compass.
(b) An old watch.
(c) A strong room of dreams.
(d) A sailor's hat.

5. Which culture in Part 1 does Styles says effects the South African economy?
(a) South African.
(b) British.
(c) Romanian.
(d) Persian.

6. What does Styles tell the man who is picking up his family photos to do?
(a) Tells him to move on with his life.
(b) Tells him to pick up his laundry down the street.
(c) He encourages the man to go back to his family.
(d) Tells him not to waste his life.

7. What animal did Styles get to catch cockroaches?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A snake.

8. How did Styles interpret the speech given by the car manufacturer owner?
(a) Very accurately.
(b) He twisted the words to make fun of the owner and the plant.
(c) He acted as though he couldn't understand the owner.
(d) In a nervous manner.

9. In the letter being read aloud in Part 2, what does it declare about Sizwe Banzi?
(a) That he has been injured.
(b) That he is alive.
(c) That he is in the hospital.
(d) That he is dead.

10. How many pictures does Zwelinzima want taken in Part 2?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

11. Why did the workers have to increase their output after the owner's speech?
(a) They volunteered to.
(b) They were being punished.
(c) The owner personally requested it.
(d) To make up for the lost time during the speech.

12. Who recommended an alternative way to catch the cockroaches to Styles?
(a) A friend.
(b) A customer.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

13. In whose house does Zwelinzima say that he stayed while narrating his letter?
(a) Buntu.
(b) Zola.
(c) Maloo.
(d) Guntu.

14. To whom does Zwelinzima want to send his photograph?
(a) His son.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His wife.
(d) His daughter.

15. What does Styles convince Zwelinzima to do in Part 2?
(a) To laugh out loud.
(b) To pray for a good picture.
(c) Take two more pictures.
(d) Take a second picture.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the words of Styles in Part one, "We own nothing but..."

2. What other piece of contact information does Zwelinzima give to Styles?

3. Which American President does Styles refer to as having an effect on South Africa?

4. What is the first customer that Styles describes coming into the shop for a picture?

5. What is the name of the character first seen in the opening part of the play?

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