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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In what lake is the island?
(a) Cabrinda Bissa.
(b) Calenda Blessa.
(c) Cabora Bassa.
(d) Carbona Bassa.

4. Where does Nhamo land after drifting unanchored all night?
(a) An island.
(b) A strange lake.
(c) A sand bar.
(d) The beach.

5. What does Nhamo use to hollow out her boat?
(a) Hot coals.
(b) Acidic venom.
(c) Termites.
(d) A spear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a baby baboon do that makes Nhamo feel comforted?

2. What are njuzu?

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

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

5. About what does Baba Joseph tell Nhamo a story?

(see the answer key)

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