Question 1

What kind of reputation did Abel have before he married Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah?

Accepted Answer

People thought he was a good person.

Answer

Nobody had even heard of Abel.

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Everyone believed he was violent and evil.

Answer

People liked him, but thought he was unreliable.

Question 2

Who warned Patricia that Abel seemed like a bad person?

Accepted Answer

The author.

Answer

Frances Noah.

Answer

Temperance Noah.

Answer

Andrew.

Question 3

How did Patricia behave when visiting Abel's family?

Accepted Answer

She mocked Tsongan culture's expectations of women.

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She was respectful and kind to Abel's parents.

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She officially declared herself a member of the Tsonga tribe.

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She refused to visit Abel's family.

Question 4

How did Abel try to control Patricia's movements?

Accepted Answer

He refused to fix her car.

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He let her come and go as she pleased.

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He had her legs broken.

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He locked her inside the house and guarded the door with an angry dog.

Question 5

How did Frances Noah respond to the news that Abel was beating Patricia?

Accepted Answer

She claimed that all men beat their wives.

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She accused Patricia Nombuyiselo of lying.

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She promised to kill Abel.

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She suggested that Abel was too drunk to be a real man.

Question 6

How did Abel react once Patricia started to achieve financial independence?

Accepted Answer

He started beating her again.

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He did not even notice.

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He started calling her "boss" and acting like her servant.

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He threw a huge party to congratulate her.

Question 7

Which of the following people did NOT try to convince Patricia that Abel's violence towards her was acceptable?

Accepted Answer

The author.

Answer

The police.

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Frances Noah.

Answer

Abel himself.

Question 8

How did Abel greet Patricia the last time they saw each other?

Accepted Answer

He shot her.

Answer

He told a silly joke.

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He proclaimed his undying love and devotion.

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He came bringing liquor and presents.

Question 9

Who paid Patricia's hospital bill?

Accepted Answer

The author.

Answer

Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah.

Answer

Abel.

Answer

Andrew

Question 10

According to Patricia, what entity provided her with health insurance after she was shot by Abel?

Accepted Answer

Jesus.

Answer

Blue Cross.

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The South African Government.

Answer

Medicare.

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