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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kappie refuse to call Pieter by his first name?

2. Abraham Kaplan's daughter, Rachel plays what instrument?

3. Who does not attend Stephanie's hearing before the magistrate that he attended last time?

4. Who talked with Pieter about getting married even though he is not the marrying kind?

5. How many people went on the family picnic that Pieter's dad had announced?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story, Jakob's decision to take away Pieter's stamp collection affected outcomes. How does this decision and the outcomes parallel with Pieter's decision to become involved with Stephanie and the resulting outcomes?

Essay Topic 2

Nella has a definitive opinion about black and white relationships as indicated in the beginning of the story. Describe this opinion. How does her perspective change by the time we get to the end of the story involving her husband, Pieter? Support all responses with story details.

Essay Topic 3

Paton uses this story to convey a disdain for the apartheid in South Africa. Cite specific details from the story that demonstrate this disdain, an indictment of such hatred and bigotry, as well as providing how such affected the story and its characters' "realness."

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