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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. Which one of Pieter's sisters is in love?
(a) Martha.
(b) Sara.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Evelyn.

2. Who goes to watch Pieter at rugby practice?
(a) Jakob.
(b) Kappie.
(c) Erik.
(d) Sophie.

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

4. According to the narrator, great strength calls a man to honor while great _______________ calls a man to dishonor.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Weakness.
(c) Love.
(d) Pain.

5. Who is sentenced to death for violating the immorality act, but not necessarily for murder?
(a) Smith.
(b) Steyn.
(c) Erick.
(d) Dick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the owner of the hotel (Abraham's) brother?

2. Who came by Pieter's office to speak about money he owed?

3. Who is president of the welfare committee?

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

5. What is the name of Pieter's house boy?

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. What happens when Pieter finds Stephanie alone before the two constables arrive to take her away in Chapter 7?

3. Who had a falling out during the picnic, and why?

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

5. Who brought the charge against Pieter and how did he prove it was Pieter?

6. Why does Pieter get so upset about Nella's response to his letter?

7. When Pieter finds Sophie in the pantry alone during the birthday party, what happens?

8. What involvement do Pieter's mother and aunt have in the social welfare working in their town?

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

10. What is the history of Pieter and his father regarding stamps?

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