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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a zango?
(a) A sign of the epidemic.
(b) A valuable jewel.
(c) A family crest.
(d) A charm against witches.

2. What is the name of the trader's wife?
(a) Rosa.
(b) Rita.
(c) Rhonda.
(d) Rose.

3. What does Nhamo use to wash the dishes?
(a) River water.
(b) Bathing water.
(c) Ash and sand.
(d) Waterless soap.

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

5. Where does Masvita go after the meeting with the muvuki?
(a) The trader's house.
(b) The inn.
(c) Vatete's village.
(d) Her home village.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kufa say the disobedient wife was eaten by?

2. What does Long Teats eat?

3. What does Nhamo hear as she is leaving the small island?

4. Who notices that Nhamo is jealous of Masvita's womanhood?

5. What does Chipo say the spirit demands in payment?

(see the answer key)

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