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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will Terry be missing by staying in the United States with his mother?
(a) His father.
(b) College in South Africa.
(c) Mandatory military service.
(d) The opportunity to take over the farm.

2. In what car do Mehring and his son ride?
(a) A Volvo.
(b) A Mercedes.
(c) A BMW.
(d) A Ford.

3. To what does Mehring compare getting his leg stuck, pulling to get it out, and then it just coming free?
(a) God having a hold on him.
(b) His relationship with Antonia.
(c) His son's struggle to leave South Africa.
(d) Someone holding his leg and just letting him go.

4. Why does Mehring ride in tourist class on a plane ride from Lisbon?
(a) He does not have the money to purchase a first class seat.
(b) There is no first class on the plane.
(c) There is no room in first class.
(d) He enjoys getting to know the locals.

5. How do the police handle problems in the shantytowns?
(a) They bring powerful weapons and shoot to kill.
(b) They let the "locals" take care of the problem themselves.
(c) They destroy the shacks in the shantytown whenever possible.
(d) They have a zero tolerance policy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Terry not seem to realize about the South African "system" he mocks?

2. What does Mehring think would be more appropriate to plant?

3. Why does Terry call from New York?

4. How do the Indians hope to keep officials at bay?

5. What does Mehring despair about in the spare farmhouse?

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