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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does August suggest the women obtain a map? (from Pages 145 - 202)

He suggests they steal Bishop Peters'.

He offers to procure one from Chortiza for them.

He offers to steal one from the co-op for them.

He tells them to use the stars.

2.

What does Peters call Ona? (from Pages 1 - 46)

An angel's daughter.

The devil's daughter.

A physical reminder of evil.

A physical representation of goodness.

3.

How do Autje and Neitje convince the Koop brothers to guard Ruth and Cheryl for them? (from Pages 145 - 202)

They pay them from the co-op safe.

They give them vodka.

They promise to marry them.

They sleep with them.

4.

Why does August grow emotional while singing "For the Beauty of the Earth?" (from Pages 145 - 202)

The words of the hymn are sad.

He is thinking about his former life in England.

He realizes he will never see Ona again.

He is thinking of his mother, of Ona, and his own sense of entrapment.

5.

What are the women's three reasons for leaving? (from Pages 102 - 144)

Protection for their bodies, safety for their children, and liberation from the patriarchy.

Safety for their children, preservation of their faith, and the ability to think.

Hope for the future, the creation of a new faith, and the right to literacy.

Protection for their bodies, hope for the future, and the creation of a new faith.

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