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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is the General particularly attracted to Pepa? (from Part 4: The Children)

He is scared of her albinism and finds her attractive because he is intimidated by her.

He finds her beautiful and believes that her albinism cures HIV.

He sees her as just another girl to join his harem.

He simply wants to use her as a hostage to coerce Jacob into working for him.

2.

How do the reporters feel about the Zambian space programme led by Nkoloso? (from Part 2: The Grandmothers)

They are confused.

They are impressed.

They are skeptical and condescending.

They feel threatened by the effectiveness of the programme.

3.

Why is Isa jealous of her father after his death? (from Part 3: The Mothers)

He looks handsome in his casket, while she does not look beautiful at her wedding.

He lived a happy life, whereas Isa felt isolated as a child.

He did not leave Isa any money.

His funeral takes attention away from her wedding.

4.

Who is N’gulube? (from Part 1: The Falls)

A guest at Pietro Gavuzzi's bar who becomes a threat to Lina Gavuzzi’s safety.

Pietro Gavuzzi’s most important servant.

A waiter who suffers brain damage when he is hit over the head, and later is shot by Percy.

Percy’s illegitimate son with a native Tonga woman.

5.

Who is Nyami Nyami? (from Part 5: The Dam)

A dead Tonga elder who is resurrected after the fall of the Kariba Dam.

A nickname for Mai.

The Tonga god whom the Tonga people warned about during the initial construction of the Kariba Dam.

The supernatural creature who embodies the Zambezi River.

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