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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 (pages 253-300).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Martin Wade?
(a) A local politician.
(b) A former colleague of the narrator.
(c) A former soldier of the black revolutionaries.
(d) A South African army deserter.

2. Who sends Harold and Julia to Tsau?
(a) Stanford University.
(b) The British Council.
(c) The European Council.
(d) The African Government.

3. Why does the relationship between Martin Wade and the narrator dissolve?
(a) Martin's involvement in dangerous political activities.
(b) Martin is far more ascetic than the narrator.
(c) All of these.
(d) Martin is very opposed to the luxury the narrator represents as an American.

4. What is a rondavel?
(a) A community building located in the center of the village.
(b) A cart pulled by donkeys.
(c) A farming tool.
(d) A round thatched hut.

5. How often does Nelson Denoon take his retreats?
(a) Twice every six months.
(b) Once every two months.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once every six weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Nelson Denoon tell the narrator he is leaving Tsau?

2. Who is Dorcas' long-lost brother?

3. What does the narrator see that signifies she is within eight miles of Tsau?

4. What does the narrator lose when one of her animals runs off?

5. Where does Nelson ask the narrator to have dinner when he returns to Tsau?

(see the answer key)

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