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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Boesman throw the bread in Act 2?
(a) At the old man.
(b) Into the shelter.
(c) At Lena.
(d) Into the darkness.

2. Which character says, "I know I'm here now. Why? Look at it, for God's sake. Is this the best you could do"?
(a) Boesman.
(b) Outa.
(c) Lena.
(d) Zachariah.

3. What does Boesman do with his bread?
(a) Nibbles it slowly.
(b) Gobbles it down.
(c) Throws it at the old man.
(d) Leaves it untouched.

4. What does Lena carry under her arm?
(a) A cooking pot.
(b) Firewood.
(c) A stove.
(d) A mattress.

5. What does Boesman imitate to irritate Lena?
(a) A ghost.
(b) Outa.
(c) Lena.
(d) The dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "soeterigheid"?

2. What does Lena say about Boesman's heart?

3. What does Lena bribe Boesman with to let Outa stay?

4. What does the Afrikaan word "maer" mean?

5. Who says, "You must make the words crawl to him, with your tongue between their back legs"?

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