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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Silas feel has become mixed up with "bad people"?
(a) Kate.
(b) Michael.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Julian.

2. What is the name of Silas's mother?
(a) Ouma Alice.
(b) Ouma Apple.
(c) Ouma Arab.
(d) Ouma Angel.

3. Which of the following is NOT something Silas feels he is completely incapable of doing with his family?
(a) Justify.
(b) Recriminate.
(c) Accuse.
(d) Transform

4. What does Silas drink until he is drunk at Mam Agnes and Jackson's anniversary party?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Wine.
(c) Tequila.
(d) Vodka.

5. In what language does the Imam at the mosque speak?
(a) Hindi.
(b) Afrikaans.
(c) Zulu.
(d) Arabic.

6. Why does Dr. Johnson phone Lydia and ask for a meeting?
(a) To discuss Silas's psychological state.
(b) To discuss her medical exams.
(c) To discuss Michael's school performance.
(d) To discuss the welfare of Du Boise.

7. Which of the following is NOT a physical change Silas's mother endured after meeting Du Boise?
(a) She began to shrink.
(b) She began to grow frail.
(c) She began to go deaf.
(d) She began to have breathing problems.

8. What does Joao ask Lydia to do at the party?
(a) Run away with him.
(b) Marry him.
(c) Introduce him to Kate.
(d) Dance with him.

9. Who are Haroon and Sadrodien?
(a) Michael's uncles.
(b) Michael's cousins.
(c) Michael's childhood friends.
(d) Michael's brothers.

10. What did Michael do so that no passers-by would recognize what he was doing during the murder?
(a) He covered the gun with a pillow .
(b) He waited until a jackhammer started.
(c) He added a silencer to the gun.
(d) He waited until the tide came in.

11. How many children does Du Boise have with his wife?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

12. Now that she has started working a new job, what does Lydia speak of wanting to purchase?
(a) A new home.
(b) A new computer.
(c) A new diamond ring.
(d) A new car.

13. Which of the following characters is NOT invited to the restaurant to help plan Silas's fiftieth birthday party?
(a) Lydia.
(b) Julian.
(c) Kate.
(d) Silas.

14. At whose home will Silas's birthday party be held?
(a) At Mam Agnes' home.
(b) At Julian's home.
(c) At Kate's home.
(d) At Silas's home.

15. After the birthday party, where does Michael sleep?
(a) On the streets.
(b) At the mosque.
(c) At Kate's house.
(d) At Vinu's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what incurable disease is Du Boise dying from?

2. What does Silas fantasize about when thinking about his upcoming birthday party.

3. Whom does Silas call a traitor while out for dinner and drinks?

4. When Silas returns from the hospital, where is Lydia sleeping?

5. What does Michael steal from Professor Graham?

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