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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the baboons in Nhamo's play a prank on the farmer?
(a) The farmer took their land.
(b) The baboons think he killed their leader.
(c) The baboons want his hut.
(d) The farmer does not share his food.

2. Why does Nhamo procrastinate checking her animal traps?
(a) She has other things to do.
(b) It is getting dark.
(c) She does not need food.
(d) She is dizzy.

3. What ruins Nhamo's traps?
(a) A large bird.
(b) A baboon.
(c) A wild cat.
(d) A snake.

4. What useful item does Nhamo find in the hut on the island?
(a) A knife.
(b) Some rope.
(c) A rudding stick.
(d) A shovel.

5. What does Nhamo see in the night that gives her hope?
(a) A star.
(b) A curve in the river.
(c) A herd of cranes.
(d) A light.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the farmer in Nhamo's story do to get back at the baboons?

2. What does Nhamo get to protect her from Long Teats?

3. How does Nhamo harden her wood spears?

4. What was wrong with Masvita after the cholera epidemic?

5. What is destroyed when a baboon gets into Nhamo's platform?

(see the answer key)

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