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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. Where does Anton think that Amor is when their father dies?
(a) Denver.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

2. Where does Astrid decide to go after her failed confessional with Father Batty?
(a) Newlands.
(b) Lynwood Glen.
(c) Boardwalk.
(d) Menlyn.

3. How old is Father Batty?
(a) 62.
(b) 57.
(c) 50s.
(d) 60s.

4. What time does Anton see Alwyn to apologize after his father's death?
(a) 10:30 a.m.
(b) 10:45 a.m.
(c) 11:15 a.m.
(d) 11:30 a.m.

5. How old are Neil and Jessica, Astrid's twins, in 1995?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has Amor had the number of the taxi driver she gets to take her to the airport after Astrid's funeral?

3. After Anton identifies Astrid's body, at what time of day does Jake go back to speak to Father Batty?

4. Who is the leader of South Africa in "Pa"?

5. How many rooms are in the Lombard house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why and how does Amor leave early after Astrid's funeral?

2. Where does Anton think that his wife, Desiree, is when he comes home from identifying Astrid's body?

3. When does Manie die, and where are the family when he passes on?

4. Why does Astrid call Anton at the beginning of "Pa"?

5. What does Amor decide to do after their father is buried?

6. What has Amor done since she left the farm, and what has she learned?

7. What is Alwyn like when Anton goes to apologize?

8. What changes does Anton see as someone drives him to the hospital to see his father?

9. Why does Marina insist that the coffin be opened when it is brought to the veld for the service?

10. When does Jake go to see Father Batty and what does he learn?

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