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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was wrong with Masvita after the cholera epidemic?
(a) She lost some of her hair.
(b) She had strange scars on her back.
(c) Her monthly bleeding stopped.
(d) She was weak and listless.

2. Who notices that Nhamo is jealous of Masvita's womanhood?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Masvita.
(c) Kafu.
(d) Chipo.

3. What does Nhamo take her grandmother to see when they reach their destination?
(a) A snake charmer.
(b) A wrestling match.
(c) A television.
(d) A guitar player.

4. Who helps a girl when she reaches womanhood?
(a) A grandmother.
(b) An aunt.
(c) The eldest sister.
(d) The mother.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the food items Nhamo finds on the big island?
(a) Mealies.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Bananas.
(d) Wheat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal causes Nhamo to take a break from her boating?

2. What shows that Masvita is entering womanhood?

3. What is Nhamo's mother's name?

4. What is the name of the man who owns the boat that Nhamo uses to escape?

5. What does the muvuki use to diagnose the problem?

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