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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 72).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men disappeared with Thula's father?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

2. What do the villagers call the person in charge from the oil company who visits the village?
(a) The Fat One.
(b) The Sick One.
(c) The Leader.
(d) The Thin One.

3. Why will no one touch the village "madman" in Part I?
(a) He has promised certain death to anyone that does.
(b) He never comes to the village, so they never see him.
(c) He has skin lesions.
(d) They think they will be cursed if they do.

4. What does Thula call her grandmother?
(a) Fara.
(b) Roja.
(c) Hela.
(d) Yaya.

5. Who is the first age-mate, and Lukasa's son, that dies that Thula and her friends really take notice of?
(a) Wambi.
(b) Woja.
(c) Malabo.
(d) Bongo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal has special significance to the villagers?

2. How many people does Thula's father tell her live in America, approximately?

3. Where do Thula and her family live?

4. Who is Malabo's best friend?

5. Who is Thula's brother?

(see the answer key)

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