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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zanele tell Frank about his relationship with Laurence?
(a) Laurence respects Frank more than he does Zanele.
(b) Laurence does not trust Frank.
(c) Frank is the only person Laurence has ever shared a room with.
(d) He is the first friend Laurence ever had.

2. Why does Dr. Ngema tell Frank that Laurence can't use any of the empty rooms?
(a) There is no furniture in those rooms.
(b) Frank needs to spy on his actions.
(c) She wants to ensure he feels welcome.
(d) There will be others filling up the empty rooms.

3. Sometimes when Frank and Maria were together what comforted him?
(a) The way she talked to him.
(b) Listening to her breathing.
(c) Their long passionate kisses.
(d) Her holding him tightly.

4. How many patients do the doctors visit on rounds?
(a) .6.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

5. How does Laurence feel about looting?
(a) He thinks it helps the poor.
(b) He thinks it is wrong.
(c) He believes it continues to keep the poor poor.
(d) He doesn't understand what makes people do it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best descriptor for the character, Dr. Elf?

2. Why does Laurence padlock the door at the end of the hallway?

3. What did Laurence do to the room he shares with Frank, that made Frank unhappy?

4. What question does Laurence continually avoid?

5. How did Laurence meet his girlfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Franks share with Laurence about the town and the hospital?

2. What happens when Frank goes to visit Maria and asks her to tell him more about her life?

3. What happens on Laurence's first morning and how is he feeling?

4. Why does Frank believe Dr. Ngema suggested he take Laurence on the full tour?

5. How does Frank feel when he learns more details about the relationship between Mama and Frank?

6. What happens when Frank suggests they stop and eat after swimming and what new information does Laurence reveal about their mission?

7. What happened to Frank's wife, Karen?

8. What happens the next time Maria and Frank are together after she warned Frank not to come because her husband would be in town?

9. Why does Laurence say was the reason he came to the hospital?

10. Why did Laurence want to hike to this particular village?

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