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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nhamo do in an effort to get more food?
(a) Dries her fruit.
(b) Follows the baboons.
(c) Follows animal tracks.
(d) Plants a larger garden.

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

4. Where does Nhamo get the idea to plug the holes in the boat?
(a) Watching sap drip.
(b) A memory of Crocodile Guts.
(c) Watching termites repair their nest.
(d) Her mother whispers to her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the lone baboon on the island?

2. What does Nhamo want to do after her possessions are ruined?

3. What kind of carcass does Nhamo find after leaving the cave?

4. What does Dr. Van Heerden bring back with him from the city?

5. Why is the boy in Nhamo's story making a rope?

(see the answer key)

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