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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 dinner and a smoke, who does Pieter wait for in the dark in Chapter 19?

2. With whom, during an argument, does Pieter declare that he gives when he is given to?

3. What does Jakob suggest that he and Pieter search for on a trip to the family farm?

4. How old is Pieter when he is forbidden to continue to collect stamps?

5. Where is the social welfare department located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Pieter tried to go on with his life as usual. How?

2. Who went on the van Vlaanderen family picnic and who went bird watching during this picnic?

3. Who is Moffie and why does Pieter envy him?

4. What happens when Pieter finds Stephanie alone before the two constables arrive to take her away in Chapter 7?

5. When Pieter went to see the old woman, Esther, after Stephanie's prison time ended, what happened?

6. When Pieter finds Sophie in the pantry alone during the birthday party, what happens?

7. What happens at Pieter's sentencing?

8. Why was the young dominee so sad?

9. What is going on at Jakob's birthday party?

10. Why does Pieter yell "can't you read" to Steyn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 8, Paton has the social welfare department located in the old butchery. Discuss the significance of this location to the department, the community and the political/government atmosphere during these times.

Essay Topic 2

After Jakob dies, Pieter's mother and his wife and aunt Sophie band together. What does this new relationship signal in the story, but first, how does it come about since Nella has been sent away by Jakob?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapters 9 and 31 Stephanie comes before the magistrate. Compare and contrast each appearance and how it affects her life and that of her child. (Include - what brings her into court each time; what happens in court; and immediately following each court appearance).

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