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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 289 - 364).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thula say a promise appears to mean to Pexton?
(a) It only means something in a bank.
(b) Nothing.
(c) It only means something in court.
(d) Everything.

2. How long after her return to the country does Thula give The Five money for guns?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 6 months.

3. Why do some children linger outside of Woja Beki's house in Part II?
(a) To see if they can see a spirit there.
(b) To see if they will get extra food.
(c) To see if they can hear crying.
(d) To see if anyone visits.

4. What is one of The Five's favorite celebrations?
(a) The red rock passage.
(b) The Helios passage.
(c) The manhood passage.
(d) The Harvest passage.

5. What does Thula urge her age-mates in Kosawa to do in her letters from America?
(a) Fight Pexton.
(b) Gather money to visit her in America.
(c) Cook more food.
(d) Hunt less often.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first to suggest that it might be the water that was killing and making villagers sick?

2. What kind of house does the village leader live in?

3. Who does Sahel once think she wishes she married?

4. What happens to Sahel shortly after Malabo disappears?

5. Who tries to dissuade Bongo and the others from going to Bezam?

(see the answer key)

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