View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sound man, Joe, wear as a precaution against electric shock?
(a) A grounding rod.
(b) Rubber-soled shoes.
(c) Rubber gloves.
(d) Safety goggles.

2. What does Link think is a stale topic for news in South Africa?
(a) School lunches.
(b) Diamond mining.
(c) Gold miners.
(d) Apartheid.

3. What is Katya trying to avoid when she takes the microphone from Link?
(a) Background noise.
(b) Being overheard.
(c) Getting hit in the head.
(d) Shocking him.

4. What type of flower does Danilo say it will be too bad that Link will miss the blooming of?
(a) Morning glories.
(b) Jacarandas.
(c) Desert daisies.
(d) Acacias.

5. How does Link categorize the art in Roderick Hodge's apartment?
(a) Impressionist.
(b) Neo-classical.
(c) Ultra-simple abstract.
(d) Dada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Rand Daily Star call Roderick Hodge in relation to Katya's electrocution story?

2. What kind of sofa does Roderick Hodge have?

3. What is the name of the South African monetary unit that Danilo uses to bet on the race?

4. Where is the hotel located where the crew on the film at the beginning of the book staying?

5. What Afrikaans word is the only one Link knows?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 200 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample