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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. Jokingly, what does Japie promise one night to seek out Pieter's advice on?

2. On his sickbed in Chapter 17, Jakob is visited by Dominee Stander, the captain, and _________________.

3. Where was Pieter when he confessed to being angry about being born?

4. Who is sentenced to death for violating the immorality act, but not necessarily for murder?

5. What is the name of the native constable that accompanies Pieter to find Stephanie in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What involvement do Pieter's mother and aunt have in the social welfare working in their town?

2. What happened with small pox in Venterspan?

3. According to Kappie, why does Pieter's neighbor, old Herman, spit and turn from him when he sees Pieter?

4. Who is Abraham Kaplan?

5. After hiding the note he found on his door, what are Pieter's thoughts about what he has done with Stephanie?

6. Who brought the charge against Pieter and how did he prove it was Pieter?

7. 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?

8. After writing and then canceling his letter of resignation, Pieter leaves the office and meets Anna on the street. What do they do?

9. When the captain went to Jakob's home and told him about his son and the charges, how did Jakob respond?

10. Why does Pieter refuse dinner at his father's the first night after he has been with Stephanie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

What type of relationship did Pieter and Steyn have? How was this relationship strained? How did this relationship affect the story? How did this relationship push Steyn to destroy Pieter?

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