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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who complained that small pox was not wanted in their home?

2. Who did Pieter first ask about once he returned home with Japie from Slabbert's field?

3. After Pieter left his office, who waited for the call to come in from Pretoria?

4. After Nella has returned from her family's farm, who stops by the house to talk to Pieter privately?

5. In Chapter 27, Apie wants Pieter to talk to Sophie about whom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain briefly the Immorality Act. In the case of Smith, in Chapter 6, what is the major concern of most people concerning Smith's actions? How does Pieter view Smith's actions? In response to Smith's actions, what seems to be more of a crime to the people, to Pieter? Is it the violation of the act? The murder of the servant girl and decapitation? Something else? In your opinion, what is defining people's perceptions and views? What is defining Pieter's perceptions or views?

Essay Topic 2

How does the dichotomy of Pieter's personality symbolize the dichotomy of the country? Support responses with a focus on character interactions and behaviors from the story. For example, Nella is so calm and pleasant on the outside, and yet so judgmental, critical and racist on the inside.

Essay Topic 3

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).

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