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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 long after the funeral do the three siblings visit Scaly City?
2. How old is Jake Moody when Astrid is killed?
3. What does Amor like to do in the time she blocks out for herself daily?
4. When Alwyn is doing the eulogy for Manie's funeral, how long ago does he remember that he comitted the sin of fornication?
5. What color glow does Bob see that Amor gives off?
Short Essay Questions
1. Does Amor agree with Susan that her job is not good for her?
2. What is Alwyn like when Anton goes to apologize?
3. How does Astrid like to spend the hour or two after her shift ends?
4. Where does Jake live and what is the area like?
5. What does Astrid do after she sees how lovely Amor looks now?
6. What changes does Anton see as someone drives him to the hospital to see his father?
7. What has Amor done since she left the farm, and what has she learned?
8. Why does Desiree arrange for Jake to talk to a medium, and how successful is the visit?
9. What has Anton been doing since he deserted the army?
10. Why does Marina insist that the coffin be opened when it is brought to the veld for the service?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In The Promise, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
Essay Topic 2
Salome is a Black woman who works for the Swarts. How does racism affect Salome in The Promise?
Essay Topic 3
The Swarts are not a close-knit family. How would you describe the Swart family? What is revealed about family dynamics through their interactions with one another?
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