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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 does Frank say that he won't be at the clinic?

2. What did Maria ask Laurence to do at the clinic?

3. Which of the following does Frank consider an extenuating circumstance in regards to Tehogo?

4. What does Frank want Dr. Ngema to do that she refuses to do?

5. How does Dr. Ngema act when Frank confronts her about Tehogo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frank see when Frank passes Maria's shack?

2. Why does Frank decide not to go to the clinic and what happens between he and Tehogo?

3. Why does Frank drive out to the army camp?

4. How does Dr. Ngema introduce the idea of the clinic and in what way will she participate?

5. What does Dr. Ngema tell Frank about how she got Laurence to agree not to pursue charges about Tehogo?

6. What does Frank ask Dr. Ngema about Tehogo and how does she react?

7. What does the reader learn that happened in town and what does this event make Frank think about in regard to Maria or the Brigadier's?

8. Why does Frank like Laurence was abducted?

9. What does Frank find when he goes back to Maria's village to ask about her and her shack?

10. What does Frank show that is uncharacteristically selfless of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think was the author's purpose for having Laurence and Frank speak while they are naked about their feelings? How do you think Laurence felt about the actions he had taken? How do you think Laurence really felt about the actions?

Essay Topic 2

What was the purpose of including the character of Zanele in this story? Why do you think Frank slept with her? Why do you think she broke off her relationship with Laurence by letter? Do you agree with their actions? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How do you think Frank's father and father-in-law impacted his life? Do you think they are responsible for his pessimistic views? Why or why not?

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