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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nhamo do when she tends to the livestock?
(a) Sings.
(b) Prays to her ancestors.
(c) Draws pictures.
(d) Tells stories.

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

4. What does the old man in the hospital do for Nhamo?
(a) Feeds her.
(b) Sings to her.
(c) Reads to her.
(d) Brushes her hair.

5. What does the muvuki use to diagnose the problem?
(a) Hukutu oil.
(b) Hokoto leaves.
(c) Hikiti water.
(d) Hakata sticks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Nhamo sitting in a fig tree at the beginning of the book?

3. Where does Nhamo land after drifting unanchored all night?

4. What kind of tree does Nhamo decide to camp by on the island?

5. What is the hozi?

(see the answer key)

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