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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sees the letter and the money Pieter leaves behind and runs to Slabbert's field to look for Pieter?

2. Who takes the secret book to Nella?

3. What is inside the big envelope that Pieter takes down and gives to Sophie?

4. Who sees Pieter standing on the street speaking to someone, and then himself salutes Pieter as Pieter walks by him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

How does the author convey happiness in Chapters 13 and 14? How does this affect the story's pace, tone, etc.? Use details from settings and character interactions to support your responses.

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