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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Michael respond to Vinu's story of abuse from her father?
(a) He shouts at her.
(b) He hugs her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He cries with her.

2. Which of the following groups of people is NOT one that Silas meets with while writing the TRC report?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Ministers.

3. Which of the following characters does NOT give a speech about Silas at his birthday party?
(a) Kate.
(b) Lydia.
(c) Silas.
(d) Julian.

4. From what incurable disease is Du Boise dying from?
(a) AIDS.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Multiple Sclerosis.
(d) Tuberculosis.

5. How does Michael get to the city center when he goes in search of his past?
(a) He walks.
(b) He rides his bicycle.
(c) He takes a taxi.
(d) He takes the train.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Du Boise have with his wife?

2. What is the nationality of the soldier that attacked Ali Ali's sister?

3. While witnessing the procession of cars, what does Michael suddenly remember is in his pocket, forcing him to retreat?

4. Where was Vinu's father when Michael shot him?

5. When Lydia enters Mikey's room, what does she realize he has been stealing and collecting?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lydia react to the news that Du Boise is dead?

2. How does Alec behave when he and Silas go out for dinner before Mam Agnes's anniversary party?

3. How did Michael bribe the Imam to help him in his murderous plans?

4. Why is Lydia called in for a meeting at Mikey's school with Dr. Johnson?

5. What measures has Lydia taken to ensure that she will be able to escape from her family and relocate in Cape Town?

6. What happens when Michael finally comes face-to-face with Du Boise in the shopping mall?

7. Who is Joao?

8. How does Silas react to having Lydia back in their home to recover?

9. How does Michael come into possession of the gun he will use to kill Vinu's father?

10. What happens between Lydia and Mikey when Silas leaves the house after a fight with his wife?

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