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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. Why did the Santanders come to the hospital?

2. What does Frank admit to Maria about Laurence?

3. Which of the following terms best describes how Frank feels at the end of Chapter 1?

4. What does Ngema suggest Frank take Waters on?

5. What does Frank think will happen when he returns after dark to be with Maria?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Maria tell Frank about how long she has been in town and how she got there?

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

3. How does Frank feel about Zanele's idealism and how does this relate to how he feels about Laurence?

4. Who is the Brigadier and and what are some of the rumors about him?

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

6. How did Frank's feelings about sharing his room change throughout Chapter 1?

7. How does Ngema respond to Laurence and how does this affect Laurence?

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

9. What information about Laurence does Zanele correct while she is talking to Frank?

10. What does Frank offer to do so that Laurence and Zanele can be alone together and how does Laurence respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you believe that Dr. Ngema was never truly concerned about Tehogo's theft or lack of ambition at the hospital? Do you think she knew facts that we didn't know? Why do you think that way?

Essay Topic 2

Who do you think is Frank's worst enemy? Why do you think this way? What role do Laurence and Dr. Ngema play in this situation?

Essay Topic 3

How do you think Frank really feels about Maria? What clues are there in his actions that lead you to that conclusion? Do you think his feelings are justified? Why or why not?

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