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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 14, what does Sophie remember being afraid Pieter would fall from when he was a sick boy in her care?
(a) The bed.
(b) A wall.
(c) A tree.
(d) The porch.

2. On his sickbed in Chapter 17, Jakob is visited by Dominee Stander, the captain, and _________________.
(a) Dominee Vos.
(b) Sybrand Wessel.
(c) Pieter.
(d) Officer Steyn.

3. In Chapter 16, who does Pieter go to to try and talk about his problem with Stephanie?
(a) Japie.
(b) Jakob.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Kappie.

4. Who is the owner of the hotel (Abraham's) brother?
(a) Moffie.
(b) Japie.
(c) Jakob.
(d) Kappie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the note, what did Pieter plan to do to cleanse his corruption?

2. What favor does the old black man in Chapter 7 ask for when the constables come looking for Stephanie?

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

4. What does the note say that is pinned to Pieter's door when he comes home from the field?

5. In Chapter 23, Pieter starts thinking that if he does not get a miracle he will do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who went on the van Vlaanderen family picnic and who went bird watching during this picnic?

2. What is ironic about Japie telling Pieter he may come to him for marriage advice?

3. Why does Stephanie come to Pieter's house?

4. Why does Kappie call Pieter lieutenant even though Pieter insists that Kappie call him by his first name?

5. In Chapter 12, after evening church services Pieter tried to convey his need to his wife for more of her love and attention to keep him from temptation. What happens?

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

7. Why does Stephanie talk to Pieter on the street?

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

9. What did Sophie discover about the captain and Stephanie after they left Pieter at his house?

10. Where does Japie find Pieter and what is Pieter doing?

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