What is the first way that Fiela tries to get Benjamin back?

She walks to Knysna to talk to the magistrate

Why does Fiela, among others, doubt the story that Benjamin is Lukas?

It is impossible for a three year old to walk to the Kloof from Knysna

Why is Benjamin taken from the Long Kloof?

He is white and living with a black family

Why might have Barta van Rooyen not admitted she was wrong about Lukas?

She is afraid of her husband's reaction

Why is Selling Komoetie in poor health?

He was worn down from his time doing hard labour in prison

Why does Benjamin repeat his multiplication tables while at the magistrate's office?

He needs something to focus on in a confusing situation

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Fiela's Child Quiz 1

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1
What type of environment is the Long Kloof?
Forest
Wide open plains
Mountains
Seaside
2
Which adjective best describes Barta?
Deceptive
Anxious
Empowered
Meek
3
What is the main reason that Fiela raises ostriches?
To have pets
To eat them
To sell their feathers
To compete with the Laghaans
4
Why does Nina steal a mouth-organ?
To sell for money
To start a band
To mimic bird calls
To perform songs for her father
5
What is the first way that Fiela tries to get Benjamin back?
She prays to God to bring her son back
She starts a legal case against the magistrate
She walks to Knysna to talk to the magistrate
She goes to Knysna to talk to the magistrate
6
How does Dawid die?
He drinks himself to death
He is stabbed
He is lost in the mountains
He is bitten by a spider
7
In what type of weather condition is Lukas van Rooyen lost?
Storms
Fog
Snow
Drought
8
What does Selling work on as a prisoner?
Felling trees
Building ostrich pens
Making wood beams
Building the road to Knysna
9
What book of the Bible is referred to in the story?
Romans
Kings
Revelations
Corinthians
10
What is Elias van Rooyen's trade?
Tapping Aloe
Driving a horse cart
Wood cutter
Maker of wood beams
11
Where is the story set?
Nigeria
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Botswana
12
Why does Fiela, among others, doubt the story that Benjamin is Lukas?
The child does not speak with a forest accent
She believes the census men are making it up because of their racism
The child has no memories of the forest
It is impossible for a three year old to walk to the Kloof from Knysna
13
Why is Benjamin taken from the Long Kloof?
He is white and living with a black family
The Van Rooyens have requested he come home
He is being abused
Fiela doesn't want him anymore
14
Why might have Barta van Rooyen not admitted she was wrong about Lukas?
She is afraid of Fiela Komoetie attacking her
She loves Lukas like a son
She is afraid of her husband's reaction
Her pride
15
What animal foes Elias try to trap?
Ostriches
Turtles
Elephants
Birds
16
Why is Selling Komoetie in poor health?
He got cancer but never received medical help
He was worn down from his time doing hard labour in prison
He was beaten badly by the laghaans
He is an alcoholic
17
Where is Benjamin when he begins to find clarity about his identity?
In the top of a tree
By the sea
In the forest
In the village
18
Why does Benjamin repeat his multiplication tables while at the magistrate's office?
He hopes to get into a good school
He needs something to focus on in a confusing situation
His Father instructed him to do so
He wants to be able to show off his intelligence to the magistrate
19
How many children are in the Komoetie family?
5
4
6
3
20
Who is Mr. Goldbury?
The man who hires Nina
The census taker
The forester who comes to the Van Rooyen's house
The Magistrate
21
1. Who is the main protagonist of the novel?
Benjamin Komoetie
Selling Komoetie
Nina Van Rooyen
Barta Van Rooyen
22
How old was Lukas Van Rooyen when he disappears?
6
1
3
9
23
Why is Elias unable to ever obtain the elephants' ivory?
He is too weak and slow
He is unable to outsmart them
He scares them away
They are all killed before he gets a chance
24
The "omens" Fiela receives in the beginning of the story foretell what negative situation?
Selling being imprisoned
The wild ostriches attacking Tollie
Benjamin being taken away
Dawid's death
25
Which of the following adjectives does NOT apply to Fiela?
Loving
Prideful
Fierce
Lazy

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