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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. How does Amor think Tannie Marina feels about her mother's death?

2. During Rachel's funeral, when does Rabbi Katz say that Rachel came to him and wanted to return to the Jewish faith?

3. When Rachel dies, how long has it been since Amor was struck by lightning?

4. What is the name of the Swart's dog?

5. On the day of Rachel's death, what do Manie and Ockie do after everyone else leaves and only family is left?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Wessel and what does he do?

2. What does Salome do instead of going to the funeral?

3. After meeting with the Rabbi regarding Rachel's funeral, what does Manie do at the farm?

4. What does the Laubscher house and yard look like?

5. What is Anton struggling with when he learns of his mother's death?

6. Where has Amor been staying the last seven months and why?

7. What does Amor think about her aunt's cooking when Tannie Marina picks her up from school after her mother dies?

8. How does Rachel's spirit linger around the house in a state of confusion?

9. How does Manie sleep the night his wife dies?

10. Who prepares Rachel's body for burial and how?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Astrid is not a confident, self-assured person. Why is Astrid not a confident, self-assured person? How does her lack of self-esteem lead to purging or bulimia?

Essay Topic 2

Artistic license is the way that an author creates, art, music, or writing based upon his interpretation of life. How does Galgut use artistic license to create the realistic background of The Promise?

Essay Topic 3

Amor is 13 when her mother dies. How does Amor react to her mother’s death? Is she in denial?

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