Bitter Fruit Test | Final Test - Hard

Achmat Dangor
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 140 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Bitter Fruit Test | Final Test - Hard

Achmat Dangor
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 140 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Julian's home selected to host Silas's birthday party?

2. What speech does Kate prepare in her mind in case Silas confronts her?

3. How does Lydia react to Silas's plea that she return home?

4. In what language does the Imam at the mosque speak?

5. To which country does Michael hope to escape after the murders are complete?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Vinu emerge from the bushes, screaming and striking at Silas, and what is his reaction to the outburst?

3. What practice does Michael do before he attempts to kill Vinu's father?

4. How does Silas feel when he knows that Lydia has left him for good this time?

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

6. How did Ouma Angel die?

7. How does Silas react to Vinu being at Mam Agnes' anniversary party?

8. What information does Michael have, and think about, before he shoots Du Boise?

9. How does Silas react to Lydia's birthday gift to him?

10. What announcement does Julian make while out for lunch at "The Crucible" with his friends.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The marriage between Silas and Lydia is marked by infidelities. Create a timeline of infidelities committed by both Silas and Lydia, and explain what effect these infidelities had on their marriage. Then, explain why the two decide to stay together when it is obvious they no longer love each other.

Essay Topic 2

Perhaps Silas's biggest character flaw lies in his complete passivity in regard to his family. Give three clear examples of times when Silas acts passively when the circumstances ask more of him. What effect does Silas's passivity have on his family life? Finally, explain whether or not you believe Silas overcomes his passivity by the end of the novel, and why.

Essay Topic 3

In order to get what he wants, Mikey typically uses vulnerable women to give it to him. Give three examples of times when Mikey has used his attractiveness to get what he wants from women. Then, explain what the downside of seducing these women has had on Mikey's life.

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