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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Astrid.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Anton returns home after his mother's death, what has Tannie Marina baked?
(a) Sponge cake.
(b) Malva pudding.
(c) Koeksisters.
(d) Milk tart.

2. What time of day does Manie die?
(a) 5:31 a.m.
(b) 4:07 a.m.
(c) 2:18 a.m.
(d) 3:22 a.m.

3. What type of entity does Bob tell Jake is on his back?
(a) One with eight legs.
(b) One with tentacles.
(c) One with horns.
(d) One with 5 arms and 5 legs.

4. How many facelifts does the narrator comment that Desiree's mother has had?
(a) 24.
(b) 45.
(c) 3.
(d) 8.

5. When did South Africa switch to the metric system?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1976.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jake want Anton to take him after Anton identifies Astrid's body?

2. In "Astrid," what is the name of Astrid's husband?

3. When Amor arrives in South Africa after her father dies, who is South Africa playing in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals?

4. Where does Anton wish to go when he deserts the army?

5. How long after the funeral do the three siblings visit Scaly City?

(see the answer key)

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