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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what childhood friend of Pieter's sees Sophie at the bus terminal and is quite excited?
(a) Kappie.
(b) Japie.
(c) Erik.
(d) Moffie.

2. Why does Pieter kneel at the blue-gum tree?
(a) To pray.
(b) He dropped something.
(c) To hide.
(d) To help someone up.

3. What is the name of the aunt Pieter's mom puts on the phone to talk to him in Chapter 6 after his encounter with his father about the stamps?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Esther.
(c) Nella.
(d) Stephanie.

4. In Chapter 4, who tries to give the lieutenant a present, but he refuses unless he pays for it?
(a) Kappie's father.
(b) Kappie.
(c) Dick.
(d) Esther.

5. Before the note, what did Pieter plan to do to cleanse his corruption?
(a) Smoke a cigarette.
(b) Drink more.
(c) Bathe.
(d) Confess.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the judge in Chapter 8, what does Stephanie have to do to prevent the court from possibly taking her child?

2. Whose written letter under the door at home upsets Pieter upon reading it?

3. When Stephanie is fired, who does she go to for help?

4. What racist classmate does Pieter envy?

5. In Chapter 14, what does Sophie remember being afraid Pieter would fall from when he was a sick boy in her care?

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