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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what form do the njuzu come?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Small beetles.
(c) Wind.
(d) Waves.

2. What does Nhamo's mother tell her after she learns about the leopard on the island?
(a) To leave soon.
(b) To not worry.
(c) To protect herself.
(d) To be careful.

3. What does Nhamo like to do when she is around the adults at Efifi?
(a) Get them to smile.
(b) Tell them about her journey.
(c) Touch them.
(d) Listen to them talk.

4. What does the bright light Nhamo sees turn out to be?
(a) A house.
(b) A store.
(c) A star.
(d) A car.

5. What is Efifi?
(a) A science research center.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A college.
(d) A church.

6. Whom does Nhamo ask about the ceremony Baba Joseph did on her?
(a) Mother.
(b) Van Heerden.
(c) Kira.
(d) Baba Joseph.

7. With whom does Nhamo spend most of her time after hearing that Dr. Masuku wants to send her to the city?
(a) Father Jasuka.
(b) Baba Joseph.
(c) Mr. Heerold.
(d) Dr. Masuku.

8. With what do the baboons in Nhamo's story fill a goat skin?
(a) Droppings.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Banana peels.
(d) Hay.

9. What does Nhamo watch a wasp kill?
(a) A mouse.
(b) Another wasp.
(c) A spider.
(d) A hornet.

10. Which of the following is NOT something Nhamo learns while at Efifi?
(a) Writing.
(b) History.
(c) Math.
(d) Reading

11. Who likes Nhamo the most at Efifi?
(a) Father Jasuka.
(b) Dr. Masuku.
(c) Mr. Heerden.
(d) Baba Joseph.

12. Who is the first person Nhamo sees when she wakes up?
(a) Father Jasuka.
(b) Dr. Masuku.
(c) Mr. Heerden.
(d) Baba Joseph.

13. About what does Baba Joseph tell Nhamo a story?
(a) Satan.
(b) Moses.
(c) God.
(d) Jesus.

14. What kind of tree sap does Nhamo use to plug the holes in the boat?
(a) Mutowa.
(b) Lucky Bean.
(c) Palm.
(d) Mulberry.

15. What does Musuku teach Nhamo to wear?
(a) Pants.
(b) Dresses.
(c) Head wraps.
(d) Underwear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tree does Nhamo find in a cave?

2. What is the first vehicle Nhamo sees?

3. What does Nhamo want to do after her possessions are ruined?

4. What does the family send after Nhamo when they see her in the yard?

5. Why does Nhamo attack Dr. Van Heerden when he comes back from the city?

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