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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, who tells the lieutenant to find the child if he wants to find Stephanie?
(a) His captain.
(b) Esther.
(c) Dick.
(d) Stephanie's neighbor.

2. The lieutenant is not just the young man's friend, he is also his what?
(a) Brother-in-law.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Football coach.
(d) Cousin.

3. What time is dinner served at cousin Anna's home?
(a) 8:00 p.m.
(b) 6:00 p.m.
(c) 7:00 p.m.
(d) 6:30 p.m.

4. Pieter's aunt and who else collect stamps for him during the forbidden years declared by his father?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) Himself.
(d) His brother.

5. What is the name of the native constable that accompanies Pieter to find Stephanie in Chapter 7?
(a) Erik.
(b) Maseko.
(c) Vorster.
(d) Jakob.

6. What is the name of the aunt Pieter's mom puts on the phone to talk to him in Chapter 6 after his encounter with his father about the stamps?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Stephanie.
(c) Nella.
(d) Esther.

7. Who does Pieter decide to confide in after church services in Chapter 11?
(a) Vos.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Strander.
(d) Jakob.

8. When Stephanie is fired, who does she go to for help?
(a) The captain.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Pieter.
(d) Japie.

9. Trying to find out if anyone in the black community knew what he had done, who did Pieter ask his house boy about?
(a) Esther.
(b) Old man from low country.
(c) Stephanie.
(d) Moffie.

10. How old is Pieter when he is forbidden to continue to collect stamps?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Thirteen.

11. According to the judge in Chapter 8, what does Stephanie have to do to prevent the court from possibly taking her child?
(a) Stop breaking the law.
(b) Move.
(c) Find work.
(d) Get married.

12. According to the narrator, great strength calls a man to honor while great _______________ calls a man to dishonor.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Pain.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Love.

13. Who does the lieutenant secretly confide in about the young man's trouble?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His father.
(c) His wife.
(d) His captain.

14. What sound terrifies Pieter while he is kneeling at the tree?
(a) A crashing sound.
(b) A cracked twig.
(c) A gun shot.
(d) A scream.

15. What did Pieter consider his desire for Stephanie?
(a) A sickness.
(b) Something that would pass.
(c) Something expected because of his wife's behavior.
(d) An inconvenience.

Short Answer Questions

1. The young dominee ends his sermon with these words, "I am come that ye might have life, and have it more _______, saith the Lord."

2. Who is the owner of the hotel (Abraham's) brother?

3. Who wrote the note Pieter found pinned to his door?

4. Who offers to fetch Pieter another pipe?

5. Before the note, what did Pieter plan to do to cleanse his corruption?

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