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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Things We Carried (43-54).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who greets the Prices when they land in Africa?
(a) The Joneses
(b) The Edwards
(c) The Underdowns
(d) The Blanktons

2. Mama Mwanza does not have what part of her body?
(a) Ears
(b) Hands
(c) Legs
(d) Arms

3. Mama Tataba says that Nathan should do what in the garden?
(a) Make hills for the plants
(b) Pray for the plants
(c) Plow it
(d) Give the garden up

4. Where does Rachel want to spend the year in Africa?
(a) In bed
(b) Making new clothes
(c) Swimming in the river
(d) Learning about the Congo

5. Who is the oldest of the Price daughters?
(a) Adah
(b) Rachel
(c) Ruth May
(d) Leah

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the family eat a lot of?

2. Who narrates Book 1?

3. What are sandals made of in Kilanga?

4. Who is the chief of Kilanga?

5. Why does Orleanna stay with her husband?

(see the answer key)

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