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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 (pages 199-222).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistake does the narrator make after finding Nelson Denoon?
(a) She uses an experimental outhouse.
(b) She insults the people Nelson is staying with.
(c) She knocks over an experimental outhouse.
(d) She insults Nelson's project.

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

3. Who leads the narrator to Nelson Denoon?
(a) Children.
(b) A local official.
(c) Women in the market.
(d) A soldier.

4. How do the inhabitants of the squatter settlement view the narrator when she comes looking for Denoon?
(a) As an official-looking white woman.
(b) As a friend.
(c) As someone who wants to improve their situation.
(d) As a suspicious outsider.

5. What does the narrator notice as she enters Tsau?
(a) Many strange man-made contrivances.
(b) Many strangely dressed people.
(c) None of these.
(d) Many modern conveniences.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was the narrator in the African bush studying for her thesis?

2. What about Nelson Denoon fascinates the narrator?

3. What does the narrator fear may attack during her trip to Tsau?

4. How old is the narrator when she starts her journey to Gaborone at the beginning of the book?

5. Who does the narrator believe "Z" knows secrets about?

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