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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bessie think that the blacks in Cape Town believe?
(a) They shall overcome.
(b) The rest of the world will save them.
(c) They are doomed.
(d) Their culture will survive.

2. Why does Bessie believe that the artist Gladys Mgudlandlu is so successful?
(a) She is very vocal about oppression.
(b) Her art subjects are all local.
(c) Her "escapism" style appeals to oppressed people.
(d) Her art sales benefit the community.

3. In 1964, where did Bessie move to?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Atteridgeville.
(c) Botswana.
(d) Johannesburg.

4. In "The woman from America," what about this woman and her husband poses the biggest threat to the village people?
(a) She is a westerner and not to be trusted.
(b) They have alot of money.
(c) He loves her and is loyal to her.
(d) They may be loyal to the Afrikaners.

5. What was the trend in Atteridgeville in 1964?
(a) Young people all leaving.
(b) Having babies out of wedlock.
(c) Cultural indifference.
(d) Massive poverty.

6. According to Bessie, the blacks of Cape Town accept hell to have what?
(a) Freedom to practice cultural traditions.
(b) Their lives.
(c) Peace.
(d) Their dignity.

7. In "Village people," what kind of porridge do they have for every meal?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Potato.
(c) Rice.
(d) Millet.

8. What animal was involved in the story that the American woman told Bessie regarding a vision?
(a) Goat.
(b) Cow.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Pig.

9. Where was Bessie born?
(a) Medical hospital.
(b) In a mental hospital.
(c) Her mother's home.
(d) The horse stables.

10. In "Village people," Bessie states that African peace is what?
(a) Deceptive.
(b) Only a dream.
(c) Non-existent.
(d) A one-sided truce.

11. Bessie says that she grew up knowing only whom?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her real mother.
(d) Her adoptive mother.

12. In Serowe, what grazes the earth to a shred?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Goats.
(c) Cows.
(d) Zebras.

13. What did the Durban Magistrate Court tell Bessie?
(a) She had to leave the country.
(b) Her father was a criminal.
(c) Her mother was white.
(d) She was a ward of the state.

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

15. In 1965, what did Bessie write that the people of South Africa need to find in order to live together?
(a) A deep faith.
(b) A common bond.
(c) Respect for one another.
(d) Self-respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1975, Botswana had few what?

2. According to Bessie, what had the blacks in Cape Town not made use of?

3. What does Bessie feel is the most important aspect to having friends in South Africa?

4. In "Letter from South Africa," what do may refugees not want to do?

5. How does Bessie describe the people from the place that the American woman hails from?

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