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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom, during an argument, does Pieter declare that he gives when he is given to?

2. What does Jakob suggest that he and Pieter search for on a trip to the family farm?

3. Upon returning from evening church services, Pieter kisses Nella. What does she do after he smiles at her?

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

5. Who plays music to help Pieter calm down?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Pieter go to the park and what are his thoughts while there?

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

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

5. What happened when Pieter's chief came to his office while he was waiting on the call for supplies?

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

7. In Chapter 10, what is going on at Sunday service?

8. Why does Pieter yell "can't you read" to Steyn?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What type of relationship did Pieter and Steyn have? How was this relationship strained? How did this relationship affect the story? How did this relationship push Steyn to destroy Pieter?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapters 9 and 31 Stephanie comes before the magistrate. Compare and contrast each appearance and how it affects her life and that of her child. (Include - what brings her into court each time; what happens in court; and immediately following each court appearance).

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the possibility that Pieter's upbringing may be the cause for his two selves and the possibility that his ailing relationships with his father and his wife may be the cause for his eventual involvement with Stephanie. Be specific.

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