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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the black woman die that had small pox?

2. Who has accused Pieter of a crime?

3. Sophie and the captain followed Pieter to his house after he was found in Slabbert's field. Who was with Pieter in the house?

4. Who teases Martha about the young dominee?

5. Who wanted to go to Japie about Stephanie, but did not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nella has a definitive opinion about black and white relationships as indicated in the beginning of the story. Describe this opinion. How does her perspective change by the time we get to the end of the story involving her husband, Pieter? Support all responses with story details.

Essay Topic 2

Jakob likes control. Analyze his need to be in control through specific incidents with his wife, Sophie, and Pieter before and after Pieter is found out.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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