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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds Pieter with a gun prepared to kill himself?

2. Who does Jakob send to Nella after being told about Pieter's arrest and the charges?

3. Who does Pieter tease on the phone?

4. Who took Sybrand Wessels to Japie's office and made fun of him about the hook?

5. Who told Pieter about the charges against him?

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

Pieter's mother is woven throughout this story as someone who loves all, unconditionally. How does this character compare with the God portrayed in their religion and how they react to who He is in their lives and who she is to her family and the community?

Essay Topic 3

Pieter is betrayed by Stephanie and Steyn. What are the circumstances behind both betrayals? Also, why does his captain feel the way he does about this turn of events once he realizes Pieter is indeed guilty?

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