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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to hide from Pieter in Kappie's store?

2. Who goes on leave and takes his mother to Cape Town?

3. Who does Sophie wish had written her nephew's story instead of herself?

4. Whose daughter brought back a box of shells?

5. Who leaves a note at the house for Pieter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each character's response to Pieter's involvement with Stephanie reveals something about them. Discuss this unveiling for Kappie, Sophie, Koos, Jakob, Pieter's mother, Vorster, and Pieter's younger sister and the captain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Dick, Smith, Pieter and the captain have all violated the Immorality Act in this story. Discuss each situation and provide a brief analysis of how each character's actions and corresponding outcomes reflect the legal and religious views of the society in which they live, as well as what each incident reveals about each character.

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