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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. The night after Pieter sleeps with Stephanie, who is at the front desk when Pieter arrives for work?
(a) Steyn.
(b) The captain.
(c) Stephanie.
(d) Vorster.

2. What sport do Pieter and the new dominee have in common?
(a) Dog racing.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Rugby.
(d) Car racing.

3. Jokingly, what does Japie promise one night to seek out Pieter's advice on?
(a) Women.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Rugby.
(d) Money.

4. What does Pieter get from the study that they kept for visitors?
(a) A shot glass.
(b) An ashtray.
(c) A lighter.
(d) A cigarette.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sat in the Park?

2. In Chapter 4, who tells the lieutenant to find the child if he wants to find Stephanie?

3. Where did Pieter put the note he found pinned to his house door?

4. Who prepares lunch for Pieter when he goes home to eat?

5. In Chapter 15, Stephanie first seeks Pieter out in whose home?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Pieter cleanse the smell of kakiebos from his greatcoat after being with Stephanie, and how does he plan to cleanse himself from such corruption?

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

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

5. After losing both jobs, what happened when Stephanie went back to court?

6. Why does Pieter decide not to confide in the new dominee about Stephanie? Later, why not confide in Nella? Who does he decide to confide in?

7. According to Chapter 6, who is Smith?

8. What news does Japie bring about Stephanie and Abraham Kaplan?

9. Why does Japie's revelation about the note that Pieter found pinned to his door cause Pieter relief?

10. How does Pieter help Vorster after he sees Vorster's note?

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