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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Nhamo spend most of her time after hearing that Dr. Masuku wants to send her to the city?
(a) Mr. Heerold.
(b) Baba Joseph.
(c) Dr. Masuku.
(d) Father Jasuka.

2. What does Nhamo like to do when she is around the adults at Efifi?
(a) Listen to them talk.
(b) Tell them about her journey.
(c) Get them to smile.
(d) Touch them.

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

4. Why does Dr. Masuku want to send Nhamo to the city?
(a) To heal from her illness.
(b) To find her father.
(c) To get out of the way.
(d) To go to school.

5. What are njuzu?
(a) Nutritional water plants.
(b) Water spirits.
(c) Strange waves.
(d) River scavengers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nhamo land after drifting unanchored all night?

2. About what does Nhamo tell Baba Joseph?

3. What is the name of Nhamo's favorite baboon baby?

4. What does Nhamo try to imitate while learning to swim?

5. How does Nhamo feel when Dr. Masuku wants to send her to the city?

(see the answer key)

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