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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 old is Father Batty?

2. How long ago does Anton remember in "Pa" that conscription stopped in South Africa?

3. What is Dean's occupation in "Pa"?

4. What ward does Amor work in?

5. What time of day does Amor try to keep for herself?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Father Batty not give Astrid absolution when she confesses shortly before her death?

3. What does Astrid do after she sees how lovely Amor looks now?

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

5. Why does Desiree arrange for Jake to talk to a medium, and how successful is the visit?

6. When Amor is driven to the farm, what does she see at the spot where the farm begins?

7. Why does Astrid call Amor in "Astrid"?

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

9. Does Amor agree with Susan that her job is not good for her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anton feels like he has wasted his life. Why does Anton feel like he has wasted his life? Is he a failure?

Essay Topic 2

Rachel dies after an extended illness. How does Rachel’s death affect family members and why?

Essay Topic 3

Alwyn Simmers is Marnie’s minister. What does Alwyn want after Rachel’s death? Is he a greedy man?

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