The Blood Knot - Scene Three Quiz

What does Morris find troubling about Ethel's photo?

Question Answer Choices Ethel is wearing a police uniform, which alarms Morris. Ethel is white, which represents danger to Morris. Ethel is much older than Zachariah, which worries Morris. Ethel's photo includes her family, which makes Morris uneasy.

What does Zachariah want Morris to do with Ethel's letter?

Question Answer Choices Burn it immediately. Send it back to Ethel. Hide it in the kitchen dresser. Read it to him.

Why does Morris suggest burning Ethel's letter?

Question Answer Choices He believes Zachariah is playing with fire by corresponding with Ethel. He believes the letter is cursed. He thinks the letter is a forgery. He fears the letter contains a hidden message.

Why does the park supervisor call Zachariah 'boy'?

Question Answer Choices It is a term of endearment. It is a mistake due to not knowing Zachariah's name. It is a nickname given to all workers. It is a representation of prejudice and racism.

What does Morris fear about corresponding with Ethel?

Question Answer Choices He fears it will end badly for both of them. He fears they will be caught by the police. He fears they will have to move away. He fears they will lose all their money.

What does Zachariah assure Morris about writing to Ethel?

Question Answer Choices They will send Ethel money for her brother. They will invite Ethel to visit them. They will tread carefully and not be intimidated by Ethel's policeman brother. They will stop writing to Ethel immediately.

What does Zachariah accuse Morris of regarding their childhood?

Question Answer Choices Morris always took Zachariah's food. Morris always got to stay up later. Their father always favored Morris. Their mother always gave the best toys to Morris.

What does Zachariah remember about their mother's feet?

Question Answer Choices She had a tattoo on her foot. She had a unique birthmark. She also suffered from foot pain. She always wore sandals.

What does Morris do with their savings when the alarm clock rings?

Question Answer Choices He counts the money again and puts it in his pocket. He sweeps the money into a tin and hides it among the pots on the kitchen dresser. He gives the money to Zachariah for safekeeping. He hides the money under his mattress.

What does Morris find in the newspaper Zachariah bought?

Question Answer Choices It contains a letter from Ethel. It has an article about Zachariah. It is written in a foreign language. It caters to white South Africans, not Black South Africans.