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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nhamo decide to get herself off the island?
(a) Wait for more humans.
(b) Repair the damaged boat.
(c) Swim with the current.
(d) Build a new boat.

2. Where does Nhamo land after drifting unanchored all night?
(a) An island.
(b) A sand bar.
(c) The beach.
(d) A strange lake.

3. What does Nhamo want to do on the tiny island off of the big island?
(a) Build a house.
(b) Plant her garden.
(c) Smoke meat.
(d) Make a fire pit.

4. How long does Nhamo fight the current before she sees land?
(a) Several days.
(b) A week.
(c) A day and a night.
(d) Two weeks.

5. Who notices that Nhamo is jealous of Masvita's womanhood?
(a) Kafu.
(b) Masvita.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Chipo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nhamo feel when she is in the boat on her first day?

2. Why is the boy in Nhamo's story making a rope?

3. Why does Ruva stop eating?

4. What is Nhamo's most prized possession?

5. What chore is Masvita doing while Nhamo prepares dinner?

(see the answer key)

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