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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Polepole" and "The Torch".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Polepole," who are Fiona and Emma?
(a) Daisy's sisters.
(b) "The man's" children.
(c) Children from a nearby slum.
(d) "The man's" dogs.

2. In "Polepole," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?
(a) I do not know you.
(b) Be happy.
(c) Take it slow.
(d) Liar.

3. In "The Torch," what is the first question that the woman asks?
(a) She asks for some water.
(b) She wants to know where her husband has been.
(c) She asks for her medication.
(d) She wants to know who is in the room with her.

4. In "Polepole," what surprises Daisy about Cecily's reaction to "the man's" hitting the child?
(a) Daisy thinks that Cecily is embarrassed, but then Cecily just shrugs it off.
(b) Daisy thinks that Cecily is amused, but later Cecily yells at "the man."
(c) Daisy thinks that Cecily is angry, but Cecily actually seems to approve.
(d) Daisy thinks that Cecily is disinterested, but then Cecily demands an apology.

5. Where does "Polepole" take place?
(a) Kenya.
(b) Zimbabwe.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Botswana.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Torch," what is the husband's name?

2. In "Polepole," where does Daisy meet "the man"?

3. In "The Torch," where did the husband first see the woman who would become his wife?

4. In "Polepole," what tribal people does the gate guard belong to?

5. In "Polepole," why does "the man" pull over when he is driving Daisy home after dinner?

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