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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. Who spit and turned away from Pieter instead of greeting him?

2. Who does Japie see Pieter with the night Pieter first breaks his vows?

3. What does the narrator put aside to write this story?

4. Who plays music to help Pieter calm down?

5. What do Pieter and his companion drink while at the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Why does Stephanie have power now over the young man that chased her into the shadows of the trees?

4. The narrator describes the lieutenant as "two men," in Chapter 1. How does the narrator justify such a description?

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

6. Why does Frans go to see Sophie at the captain's house?

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

8. What rugby news does the young dominee telephone Pieter about?

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

10. After writing and then canceling his letter of resignation, Pieter leaves the office and meets Anna on the street. What do they do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story, Jakob's decision to take away Pieter's stamp collection affected outcomes. How does this decision and the outcomes parallel with Pieter's decision to become involved with Stephanie and the resulting outcomes?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The new dominee in Chapter 10 delivers a sermon significantly impacting the congregation. What does he say? What is his demeanor when delivering the sermon? What impact do the words and/or the delivery have on Pieter and others of the congregation? Finally, how does the sermon parallel with the racist standards of their society?

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