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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the nganga give Nhamo to prove her parentage?
(a) A picture.
(b) A written letter of approval.
(c) Her father's birth certificate.
(d) Her parent's wedding license.

2. Where does Masvita go after the meeting with the muvuki?
(a) The trader's house.
(b) The inn.
(c) Her home village.
(d) Vatete's village.

3. What does Nhamo use to hollow out her boat?
(a) Termites.
(b) Hot coals.
(c) Acidic venom.
(d) A spear.

4. Where does Baba Joseph try to heal Nhamo?
(a) In her room.
(b) In a church.
(c) On a mountain.
(d) In the livestock pen.

5. Why does Dr. Masuku want to send Nhamo to the city?
(a) To get out of the way.
(b) To find her father.
(c) To go to school.
(d) To heal from her illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what do the baboons in Nhamo's story fill a goat skin?

2. What is wrong with the lone baboon on the island?

3. How did Grandmother say Chipo felt when Nhamo was born?

4. In a dream, what does Crocodile Guts remind Nhamo to do?

5. What kind of insect does Nhamo roast to eat?

(see the answer key)

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