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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 does Frank think was his true motivation in becoming a doctor?

2. When Frank stops at Mama's to ask about a room, what does he see there?

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

4. What causes Frank to be dismayed when he asks Mama about a room?

5. Why does Maria tell Frank not to come one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frank find when he goes for his own walk?

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

3. What information is shared about Frank's marriage and his current love life?

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

5. How is Frank physically and emotionally at the end of Chapter 1?

6. How did Frank come to become a doctor?

7. What is Frank's opinion about the steps Laurence is taking to protect the items at the hospital from looting and how does Laurence respond?

8. What was the real reason Laurence was never able to find his parents' grave?

9. What is one thing Laurence does to help to improve the appearance of the grounds of the hospital?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way did Frank reverse his role with Tehogo in the story? Do you think this role reversal helped Frank as a character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What parallels can be drawn between the soldiers and what steps they take in the town and what happens between Laurence and the hospital?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think that Tehogo is a symbol of in this story? What about Laurence? In what way do you think the author utilizes symbolism in this story?

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