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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what kind of tree does Nhamo tie her boat when she gets to the big island?
(a) Oak tree.
(b) Fig tree.
(c) Coconut tree.
(d) Water tree.

2. What kind of animal causes Nhamo to take a break from her boating?
(a) Snake.
(b) Hippo.
(c) Rhino.
(d) Crocodile.

3. Why does Nhamo attack Dr. Van Heerden when he comes back from the city?
(a) She thinks he wants her to leave.
(b) She thinks his dogs are attacking her.
(c) She thinks he is a bad spirit.
(d) She thinks he wants to experiment on her.

4. In a dream, what does Crocodile Guts remind Nhamo to do?
(a) Have faith in her abilities.
(b) Pack food for her journey.
(c) Thank the ancestors.
(d) Listen to the njuzu.

5. What do the people in the village tell Nhamo to avoid on her journey?
(a) Angering the leopard.
(b) Speaking her native language.
(c) The border patrol.
(d) Talking to spirits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shows that Masvita is entering womanhood?

2. What kind of insect does Nhamo roast to eat?

3. How does Nhamo travel against the current?

4. What is the first vehicle Nhamo sees?

5. How does Nhamo feel when she is in the boat on her first day?

(see the answer key)

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