2. What nickname has Vinu given to Michael?
(a) Michael the Angel.
(b) Michael the Avenger.
(c) Michael the Attacker.
(d) Michael the Altruist.

3. Why isn't Lydia at home when Silas returns on the night of his birthday party?
(a) Because she is at Du Boise's house.
(b) Because she is at Vinu's house.
(c) Because she is at Mam Agnes' house.
(d) Because she is at Kate's house.

4. What does Silas fantasize about when thinking about his upcoming birthday party.
(a) Buying a new car.
(b) Beginning an affair with a much younger woman.
(c) Quitting his job and moving abroad.
(d) Taking a wild vacation with his wife.

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

6. Where does Silas sit to think about the effect Joao has had on his life?
(a) On the verandah.
(b) On the porch swing.
(c) On the sidewalk curb.
(d) On the park bench.

7. Who kills the British soldier that attacked Hajera?
(a) Haroon.
(b) Sadrodien.
(c) Hajera.
(d) Ali Ali.

8. Who takes Michael to the trade store where he attempts to pawn the item stolen from Professor Graham?
(a) Sadrodien.
(b) Lydia.
(c) Silas.
(d) Vinu.

9. What does Silas think Lydia was seeking for when she had the affair with Joao?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Love.
(d) Freedom.

10. Whom does Michael bribe to say that he was not in the vicinity of Du Boise's murder, should the police ask?
(a) The Imam.
(b) The taxi drivers.
(c) The local soldiers.
(d) The shop owners.

11. How does Silas know that Lydia has left him for good?
(a) Her car is gone.
(b) Her clothes are missing.
(c) Her diary is no longer at the desk.
(d) Her wedding ring is lying on the kitchen table.

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

13. What class does Mikey take with Vinu Viljoen?
(a) Math.
(b) English.
(c) Science.
(d) History.

14. What milestone birthday will Silas be celebrating in the year that the novel is set?
(a) His fortieth birthday.
(b) His fiftieth birthday.
(c) His sixtieth birthday.
(d) His thirtieth birthday.

15. In the month his mother returns from the hospital, which of the following is NOT something Mikey changes about himself?
(a) He begins speaking with an accent.
(b) He starts wearing all black.
(c) He cuts his hair short.
(d) He gets an earring.