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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 - Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 2002, when was the tobacco ready to prune?
(a) March.
(b) May.
(c) April.
(d) February.

2. How far did William's father have to walk to find the trader who had had his gumballs stolen?
(a) 5 kilometers.
(b) 8 kilometers.
(c) 7 kilometers.
(d) 4 kilometers.

3. What year did Trywell's brother, John, die?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1997.
(c) 1998.
(d) 1996.

4. What had President Muluzi promised everyone if he won the election to become president?
(a) Money.
(b) Bread.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Food.

5. How far did villagers have to travel to find a man who could get rid of the animal that was killing villagers?
(a) 5 kilometers.
(b) 50 kilometers.
(c) 15 kilometers.
(d) 100 kilometers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, when did daily rains return?

2. How many acres did Uncle John buy to grow maize and tobacco?

3. What interest rate were traders and businessmen charging as the famine dragged on?

4. What was Uncle John's wife's name?

5. What is the name of the soccer club that Charity had on a wall in the clubhouse where he slept?

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