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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mehring take as he walks across the compound?
(a) A bunch of lilies.
(b) A sleeping bag.
(c) A bottle of whiskey.
(d) A book.

2. Why is Bismillah's living space cramped?
(a) His wife just gave birth to twins.
(b) He has little money to spend on housing.
(c) During the fire he had to move his wares into his home.
(d) His son and daughter-in-law have recently moved in.

3. Why can no one find Mehring?
(a) He is in the deep grass of the third pasture.
(b) He is in the cellar.
(c) He is in his room with the door locked.
(d) He is by the river.

4. What does Mehring also consider?
(a) Selling the farm.
(b) Buying gifts for all the men.
(c) Giving Jacobus a bonus.
(d) Bonuses for the men.

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

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

7. Why do the streets become impassible?
(a) Dirt streets turn to mud.
(b) The police have them block of for safety reasons.
(c) Bridges have collapsed.
(d) The water is running across the streets.

8. What do the Indians allow black laborers to do?
(a) Stock the store.
(b) Create advertisments for the store.
(c) Work in the store.
(d) Fix holes in the fence.

9. For what does Mehring think the location of the stone outhouse would make an excellent spot?
(a) A picnic area.
(b) A guest cottage.
(c) A barn.
(d) A new tree.

10. Why does Mehring stop by the Indians' store to get a Christmas present for Jacobus and his staff?
(a) He believes everyone deserves a Christmas gift.
(b) His office assistant is unavailable.
(c) The Indians store is the closest place to buy gifts.
(d) He enjoys shopping for his staff.

11. Of what do the Indians have an inevitable feeling?
(a) Mehring will have them closed down.
(b) A government official with the power to shut them down and evict them for good.
(c) Their lawyers will cheat them out of their money.
(d) The locals will destroy their store.

12. Over what does Mehring muse?
(a) His uncaring son.
(b) The running of his farm.
(c) The suicide of the girl's father.
(d) His relationship with Antonia.

13. How does Mehring evade the funeral?
(a) By sending Antonia in his stead.
(b) By sending a large bouquet and donation to the widow.
(c) By calling on the family later in the week.
(d) By say he is sick.

14. How do people attempt to stay dry?
(a) They carry plastic sheets.
(b) They carry umbrellas.
(c) They wear raincoats.
(d) They stay in their homes.

15. What happens to a woman trying to cross the flooded lowland between Mehring's and De Beers?
(a) She gets stuck in the third pasture mud.
(b) She gets trappe at Mehring's home.
(c) She gets trapped at the De Beers' home.
(d) She drowns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Indians allow local blacks to shop?

2. What does Mehring realize about Jacobus?

3. What happens to a couple when a torrent at a small gully turns into a sudden flood?

4. What protects the Indians' fortified enclosure?

5. Why does Terry call from New York?

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