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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. With what do the baboons in Nhamo's story fill a goat skin?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Hay.
(c) Banana peels.
(d) Droppings.

3. What does the family not do while eating dinner?
(a) Talk.
(b) Look at each other.
(c) Chew their food.
(d) Drink.

4. What did Princess Senwa do when her husband betrayed her?
(a) Jumped off a cliff.
(b) Cursed him.
(c) Killed their baby.
(d) Sang a sad song the rest of her days.

5. How does Nhamo decide to get herself off the island?
(a) Build a new boat.
(b) Repair the damaged boat.
(c) Swim with the current.
(d) Wait for more humans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tree sap does Nhamo use to plug the holes in the boat?

2. Where does Nhamo's father's family live?

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

4. What does the roar of the leopard remind Nhamo of?

5. What does Nhamo do with the fish she catches?

(see the answer key)

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