The Old Drift Quiz

Namwali Serpell

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who inspires Agnes to become politically active? (from Part 2: The Grandmothers)

Ronald.

Alice Lenshina.

Grace.

Lionel Heath.

2.

Who captains the boat on the Kariba Dam? (from Part 5: The Dam)

Naila.

Joseph.

Mai.

Jacob.

3.

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

They are confused.

They feel threatened by the effectiveness of the programme.

They are impressed.

They are skeptical and condescending.

4.

What do Thandi and Lee have in common? (from Part 3: The Mothers)

They both enjoy spending time in hostels around Zambia.

They are both “coloured” and therefore beautiful.

They both work for an airline.

They are both interested in casual sex only.

5.

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

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

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

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

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

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