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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sizwe show Buntu at the beginning of Part 3?
(a) His driver's license.
(b) His bruises.
(c) His passbook.
(d) His torn clothes.

2. At what affair did the preacher speak, according to Buntu?
(a) At a wedding.
(b) At a baptism.
(c) At a funeral.
(d) At a church liturgy.

3. Why does Sizwe begin to tear off his clothes at the ending of Part 4?
(a) To cover the dead man.
(b) To start a fight with Buntu.
(c) To cool off from the heat of his anger and drunkeness.
(d) To show that he is "just a man".

4. What is the name of the first class liquor Sizwe is served at the bar with Buntu?
(a) Ms. Banzi.
(b) Bangin' Banzi.
(c) Mister Banzi.
(d) Brother Banzi.

5. What happened to Jacob the other day, according to Buntu in Part 3?
(a) He was buried.
(b) He was found drunk at a popular bar.
(c) He was arrested.
(d) He made a speech from his home.

6. What did Buntu say the preacher compare death to in his speech?
(a) A natural occurence.
(b) A final goodbye.
(c) A measure of a man's life.
(d) A contract with God.

7. What does SIzwe drunkenly wish to Buntu when Buntu decides to leave the dead man's body behind? .
(a) That Buntu was dead.
(b) That Buntu would forgive himself.
(c) That Buntu could go home to his family.
(d) That Buntu could have a heart.

8. When does Buntu say is the only time a soul can be completely free?
(a) After being forgiving.
(b) After forgiving itself.
(c) In death.
(d) After fulfilling karma.

9. After Sizwe says he doesn't want to die, how does this effect Buntu?
(a) He becomes angry.
(b) He begins to cry.
(c) He becomes distant.
(d) He becomes calmer.

10. .What does Buntu tell Sizwe to do after they have a fight outside of the bar?
(a) To remember this moment.
(b) To come home.
(c) To forget it all.
(d) To get lost.

11. What does Sizwe say in response to Buntu's concern over Sizwe's passbook?
(a) That it is important not to tell anyone about it.
(b) That he should forget about it.
(c) That he wonders about the possibility of being able to get another one.
(d) That it is not important.

12. How does Buntu answer to Sizwe's angry question regarding the dead man?
(a) He shouts that Sizwe is a real character.
(b) He laughs at Sizwe's naivete.
(c) He yells that Sizwe is stupid.
(d) He doesn't answer.

13. What does Buntu remind Sizwe about the possibility of getting a new passbook?
(a) The ease of getting it with the right amount of money.
(b) The low chances of being able to actually renew it.
(c) The dangers of reporting it.
(d) The bureaucracy involved in it.

14. When Buntu finally fetches the book, what does he first tell Sizwe?
(a) The dead man's name.
(b) The dead man's age.
(c) The dead man's visa status.
(d) The dead man's home town.

15. Who does Buntu say was a good man but who faced nothing but trouble?
(a) Jacob.
(b) John.
(c) Jafar.
(d) Jason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason that Sizwe gives Buntu for not wanting to die yet?

2. What was the second suggestion offered to Buntu regarding the discovery in the alleyway?

3. What system of segregation exists during the time of this play?

4. What does Buntu suggest Sizwe do for work back in his home country?

5. What is Sizwe's first question to Buntu?

(see the answer keys)

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