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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grandmother pay to resolve the issue of the murdered man?
(a) Two months of wheat harvest.
(b) Two pounds of sugar cane.
(c) Two cows.
(d) Two sacks of mealies.

2. What shows that Masvita is entering womanhood?
(a) Her long hair.
(b) Her sprouting bosoms.
(c) Her monthly bleeding.
(d) Her prominent brow.

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

4. What does Nhamo make out of the bark of the tree?
(a) A belt.
(b) Twine.
(c) Seasoning.
(d) An insect repellant.

5. What does a baby baboon do that makes Nhamo feel comforted?
(a) Protects her.
(b) Plays with her.
(c) Grooms her.
(d) Brings her food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What starts while Nhamo is fighting against the current?

2. Who tells Nhamo to find more people in her life?

3. Where does Nhamo sleep while on the big island?

4. Why does Nhamo attack Dr. Van Heerden when he comes back from the city?

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

(see the answer key)

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