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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the narrator’s mother attempt to scare off the wild cattle in "Chimurenga, 1979"?
(a) By throwing rocks.
(b) By shooting them with Bobo’s air gun.
(c) By screaming at them.
(d) By banging pans together.

2. What kind of infesting flies does the narrator describe in Chapter 9: "Burma Valley"?
(a) Putzi flies.
(b) Alkali flies.
(c) Horse flies.
(d) Fruit flies.

3. What word from the narrative refers to the British slang for bathroom?
(a) Loo.
(b) Backy.
(c) Parp.
(d) Wazoo.

4. What was everyone treated to at the sale barn in Chapter 20: "Selling”?
(a) Wine tastings.
(b) A buffet breakfast.
(c) A six-course dinner.
(d) Cheese samples.

5. Where was Charlie Chilvers from?
(a) India.
(b) Canada.
(c) Australia.
(d) Sweden.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator in Chapter 6: "Coming-Back Babies,” in African tradition, an infant who dies must be buried among what?

2. What is the name of Alexandra Fuller’s mother?

3. In what nearby river were black witches traditionally drowned in Karoi?

4. What was the name of the Fullers’ cook in Chapter 30: "Nervous Breakdown"?

5. What did Mum believe the ranch managers were attempting to do in Chapter 30: "Nervous Breakdown"?

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