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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bessie describe the people from the place that the American woman hails from?
(a) Exciting and adventurous.
(b) Lazy and spoiled.
(c) Wealthy but caring.
(d) Creative and beautiful.

2. What did Boeta L revert to when no one accepts his cause?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Madness.
(c) Religion.
(d) Drink.

3. In "The woman from America," what state in America is the woman from?
(a) California.
(b) Washington.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) New York.

4. What does Bessie enjoy that she feels South Africa denied her?
(a) Repetition and simplicity in life.
(b) Educational opportunities.
(c) Free expression.
(d) Safety.

5. What race was Bessie's mother?
(a) White
(b) Mulatto.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bessie, what do African people push aside?

2. What did Bessie create in Botswana?

3. Why does Bessie believe that the artist Gladys Mgudlandlu is so successful?

4. What did Bessie learn to hate?

5. Where was Bessie sent at age 13?

(see the answer key)

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