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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 21, who said to Pieter, "duty is duty"?
(a) Jakob.
(b) The captain.
(c) Kappie.
(d) Japie.

2. Who does Sophie confide in that she wishes had never been born when she is discovered in the pantry?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Pieter.
(c) Nella.
(d) Her brother.

3. Who does Pieter's gift bring together?
(a) Pieter and Sophie.
(b) Pieter and Nella.
(c) Pieter and Jakob.
(d) Peter and Kappie.

4. With whom, during an argument, does Pieter declare that he gives when he is given to?
(a) His mother.
(b) Nella.
(c) Sophie.
(d) His father.

5. In Chapter 9, who is already at Stephanie's trial when Sophie arrives?
(a) Jakob.
(b) Esther.
(c) Pieter.
(d) Japie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, the narrator describes running to save a man, who shuts the door of ____________ instead of accepting the help.

2. What book of the bible does Jakob read from before the family leaves the party in Chapter 14?

3. Jokingly, what does Japie promise one night to seek out Pieter's advice on?

4. Who sat in the Park?

5. What is the name of the boy chasing the girl that hides in the shadows of the trees in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened with small pox in Venterspan?

2. After being with Stephanie the first time, why is Pieter terrified by the sound of a twig cracking a note on his door?

3. Describe the lieutenant and his wife, Nella's, opposing reactions to Dick's pursuit of a black woman.

4. What does Pieter's mom do after Jakob dies?

5. After Pieter saw his captain with Captain Jooste, he was called to the captain's office. What happened?

6. Why does Pieter refuse dinner at his father's the first night after he has been with Stephanie?

7. What happens with Stephanie during her first trial?

8. According to Kappie, why does Pieter's neighbor, old Herman, spit and turn from him when he sees Pieter?

9. Why was the young dominee so sad?

10. How does the news of Pieter's charges affect Frans, Sophie and Pieter's mom?

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