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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sissie tell Marija is not sound?
(a) To be away from your husband so much.
(b) For a woman to enjoy cooking for another woman.
(c) To watch so much television.
(d) To have only one child.

2. In what year did Rhodesia declare itself independent?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1957.

3. According to the narrative in Section 2, what do the ministers and commissioners drink?
(a) African palm wine.
(b) French wine.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Gin.

4. According to Sissie, where does the oppressed multiple think that salvation comes from?
(a) Africa.
(b) The imperial seat.
(c) Their parents.
(d) God.

5. Why does a Scottish woman claim kinship with Sissie?
(a) They both have savoury cuisine.
(b) They both have the best world leaders.
(c) They both had chiefs that fought one another when an invader marched in.
(d) They both love bagpipe music.

6. According to Sissie, what do the "Been-tos" lie about?
(a) Their education.
(b) Their singing abilities.
(c) Their relationships.
(d) Whether they like fish and chips.

7. What does Marija pray for?
(a) That Little Adolph become wealthy.
(b) That Little Adolph visits Africa.
(c) That Little Adolph becomes Chancellor.
(d) That Little Adolph goes to London.

8. Who cries at de Gaulle's death?
(a) Sissie.
(b) His daughter.
(c) An African Head of State.
(d) His wife.

9. What do honorary doctorate degrees come with?
(a) Afternoon teas.
(b) Guaranteed fame.
(c) A high price tag.
(d) German chocolate cake.

10. What did the doctor say during Little Adolph's birth?
(a) That he has a birth defect.
(b) That he is underweight.
(c) That Marija cannot have more children.
(d) That he had a twin that did not survive.

11. What kind of cake does Marija make for Sissie?
(a) German chocolate cake.
(b) Ice cream cake.
(c) Angel food cake.
(d) Plum-cake.

12. Where does Sissie and her campers go during their last few days?
(a) To the best restaurant in Germany.
(b) Around the countryside to see festive dances.
(c) To a homeless shelter.
(d) Into the basement of the castle.

13. Where was the coloured man whose heart was used found?
(a) In a restaurant.
(b) By the side of the road.
(c) On the beach.
(d) In.a bar.

14. What does Marija tell Sissie that she wishes?
(a) That she had a baby girl.
(b) That she could move to Africa.
(c) That she were happier.
(d) That she were better educated.

15. What does Sissie say about last-minute goodbyes?
(a) She hates them.
(b) She never forgets them.
(c) They are important.
(d) They are unnecessary..

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the chairs in Marija's house like?

2. In what other city in Germany will Sissie stop?

3. Which of the following languages does Sissie speak?

4. What does Sissie say about Africa?

5. When do these Presidents visit Africa?

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