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

2. What ward does Amor work in?

3. How many people have Anton's phone number in "Pa"?

4. When Manie is in the hospital, how many visitors are allowed to see him twice a day?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What has Anton been doing since he deserted the army?

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

8. How and why is Astrid killed?

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

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

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

Conflicts between characters are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in The Promise? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

Essay Topic 3

Rachel receives a traditional Jewish funeral and burial. Why are her funeral and burial a source of contention for family members?

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