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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, In Exile, Botswana, 1964-1979, Notes on Novels.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Despite broken bondage . . .," in the old days a woman was only regarded as sacred if she what?
(a) Was a virgin.
(b) Owned cattle.
(c) Knew her place.
(d) Was an elder.

2. In "Sketches," how does Bessie describe Botswana?
(a) Simple.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Serene.
(d) Peaceful.

3. What is the only industry that the British used Botswana for?
(a) Mining.
(b) Timber production.
(c) Farming.
(d) Railroad.

4. What did Bessie have to start doing in 1966?
(a) See a psychiatrist.
(b) Report regularly to the police.
(c) Take medication.
(d) Get her manuscript censored.

5. What year was the old British Bechuanaland Protectorate established in Botswana?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1890.
(c) 1885.
(d) 1860.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "African religions," what does African religion focus on?

2. What does Bessie state was totally absent in her?

3. In Chapter 2, Bessie states that Botswana has survived by what?

4. What people did the Bushmen resemble?

5. Why did the American woman come to Africa?

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