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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. After the constables took Stephanie back to the vehicle, who stayed behind?
2. Besides Pieter, who is angry about being born?
3. According to the narrator, great strength calls a man to honor while great _______________ calls a man to dishonor.
4. In Chapter 8, what childhood friend of Pieter's sees Sophie at the bus terminal and is quite excited?
5. Who goes to watch Pieter at rugby practice?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Abraham Kaplan?
2. In Chapter 12, after evening church services Pieter tried to convey his need to his wife for more of her love and attention to keep him from temptation. What happens?
3. Why does Pieter get so upset about Nella's response to his letter?
4. Why does Stephanie come to Pieter's house?
5. How does Pieter help Vorster after he sees Vorster's note?
6. Why does Pieter feel unclean after returning home to Nella from taking Stephanie the money for a lawyer?
7. After being with Stephanie the first time, why is Pieter terrified by the sound of a twig cracking a note on his door?
8. Why does Kappie call Pieter lieutenant even though Pieter insists that Kappie call him by his first name?
9. Where does Japie find Pieter and what is Pieter doing?
10. According to Kappie, why does Pieter's neighbor, old Herman, spit and turn from him when he sees Pieter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Dick, Smith, Pieter and the captain have all violated the Immorality Act in this story. Discuss each situation and provide a brief analysis of how each character's actions and corresponding outcomes reflect the legal and religious views of the society in which they live, as well as what each incident reveals about each character.
Essay Topic 2
The new dominee in Chapter 10 delivers a sermon significantly impacting the congregation. What does he say? What is his demeanor when delivering the sermon? What impact do the words and/or the delivery have on Pieter and others of the congregation? Finally, how does the sermon parallel with the racist standards of their society?
Essay Topic 3
Pieter is betrayed by Stephanie and Steyn. What are the circumstances behind both betrayals? Also, why does his captain feel the way he does about this turn of events once he realizes Pieter is indeed guilty?
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