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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Looksmart wearing when he comes to visit Patricia?

2. Where did Richard grow up?

3. How old was Patricia when her father gave her a German saddle for her birthday?

4. What does Looksmart think Ethunzini's name is?

5. For every rand that the Welsh ponies brought in, how much did Richard's cows and chickens cost?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is said about Bheki's son?

2. What does Dwaleni Farm look like when Looksmart returns?

3. What does Looksmart remember about something he made for Patricia when he was a boy?

4. What is the relationship between John and Patricia?

5. What does Patricia look like when Looksmart first sees her when he walks inside the house in "Two"?

6. What role have dogs played in Patricia's life, and what do remains?

7. How does Looksmart compare the dispossessed and Beauty and her people?

8. What is one of Beauty's most favorite possessions?

9. What does Patricia remember about the time that Looksmart caught his first fish?

10. What teacup does Beauty like to have with her tea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patricia struggles to deal with the past and packing it away. Why does Patricia struggle with the past and packing it away? How is her struggle literal and figurative? Why is it easier for Beauty to deal with Patricia’s past?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Some characters have two names. Why do some characters have two names? How do names define characters or provide identity?

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