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Afrikaans Literature Quiz: Elia and the Drought
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Afrikaans Literature Quiz: Elia and the Drought

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What is Tina contemplating while hitchhiking?

  • Finding a job at Rosy's house
  • Hitchhiking to the Kaap
  • Working at Slamse in the shop (correct)
  • Attending college through a magazine advertisement
  • What does Tina notice about the boy who gives her a lift?

  • He has neatly combed hair
  • He has no eyebrows or eyelashes (correct)
  • He has a friendly smile
  • He is wearing a suit
  • What does the boy ask Tina to do when he gives her a lift?

  • To buy him food
  • To ask for money from Stefaans Marais (correct)
  • To pay him for the lift
  • To give him directions
  • Why is Tina hesitant about the boy's request?

    <p>She doesn't know Stefaans Marais</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tina notice about the boy's appearance?

    <p>His trousers are black and dirty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Tina feel frightened when she notices something about the boy?

    <p>His nose is bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tina smell when she encounters the boy?

    <p>'[The] ryp reuk of someone who hasn't bathed in days'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dís nie hoe ’n lift werk nie.' translates to:

    <p>'This isn't how a lift works.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ek het nie geld nie,' sê sy bot.' translates to:

    <p>'I don't have any money,' she says bluntly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tina consider doing after getting off the car?

    <p>Running away from the boy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tina's Encounter

    • Tina is contemplating her situation while hitchhiking
    • A boy gives Tina a lift, and she notices he has a strange, far-off look in his eyes
    • The boy asks Tina to get in the front seat when he gives her a lift
    • Tina is hesitant about the boy's request because she doesn't know him
    • Tina notices the boy has a pale, thin face
    • Tina feels frightened when she notices the boy's eyes are black, like coals
    • Tina smells petrol when she encounters the boy

    Conversations

    • 'Dís nie hoe ’n lift werk nie' translates to "This is not how a lift works"
    • 'Ek het nie geld nie,' sê sy bot translates to "I don't have money," she says abruptly

    After the Encounter

    • Tina considers flagging down another car after getting off the boy's car

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