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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. What time of day does Manie die?
(a) 3:22 a.m.
(b) 4:07 a.m.
(c) 2:18 a.m.
(d) 5:31 a.m.

2. In "Astrid," what is the name of Astrid's husband?
(a) Robert.
(b) Dean.
(c) Jake.
(d) Martin.

3. What does Jake do after Anton identifies Astrid's body?
(a) Goes to see a friend.
(b) Sleeps.
(c) Drinks.
(d) Drives.

4. Where do Dean and Astrid live?
(a) Lynnwood.
(b) Waverley.
(c) Silverton.
(d) Arcadia.

5. At the beginning of "Pa," where is Anton when the phone rings?
(a) Taking out the garbage.
(b) Shower.
(c) Watching TV.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Father Batty?

2. When does Manie die?

3. What is the name of Astrid's ex-husband's wife?

4. Where did Cherise A. Coutts get her law degree?

5. Who is with Manie when he dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why and how does Amor leave early after Astrid's funeral?

2. Why does Desiree arrange for Jake to talk to a medium, and how successful is the visit?

3. Why does Marina insist that the coffin be opened when it is brought to the veld for the service?

4. When Amor is driven to the farm, what does she see at the spot where the farm begins?

5. Does Amor agree with Susan that her job is not good for her?

6. Where does Anton think that his wife, Desiree, is when he comes home from identifying Astrid's body?

7. What is Alwyn like when Anton goes to apologize?

8. What has Anton been doing since he deserted the army?

9. What has Amor done since she left the farm, and what has she learned?

10. When does Manie die, and where are the family when he passes on?

(see the answer keys)

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