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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Muzuku say to Nhamo as she is preparing to live with her father's family?
(a) She should be proud of her accomplishments.
(b) She can always come back to Efifi.
(c) She hopes they meet again someday.
(d) She made it.

2. Where does Van Heerden tell Nhamo to put her grandmother's gold?
(a) His safe keeping.
(b) Her great-grandfather's account.
(c) A safety deposit box.
(d) A bank.

3. What two things does Nhamo try to be while at Efifi?
(a) Invisible and helpful.
(b) Kind and open.
(c) Careful and respectful.
(d) Silent and loving.

4. What does Musuku teach Nhamo to wear?
(a) Pants.
(b) Underwear.
(c) Head wraps.
(d) Dresses.

5. What does Nhamo like to do when she is around the adults at Efifi?
(a) Listen to them talk.
(b) Touch them.
(c) Get them to smile.
(d) Tell them about her journey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Masuku not want to get married?

2. What is the first vehicle Nhamo sees?

3. Why does Baba Joseph think Nhamo attacked Heerdon?

4. Where does Nhamo get the idea to plug the holes in the boat?

5. What time is Nhamo told to come back by her aunt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Nhamo tell Baba Joseph, and how does he respond to this?

2. Why does the nganga think the leopard appeared to Nhamo?

3. Why did Nhamo take such a strong liking to Dr. Masuku?

4. What story does Nhamo tell Clever to cheer him up?

5. What happens when Dr. Van Heerden's dog comes out of his truck?

6. What does Nhamo watch a wasp do, and what does she think of this?

7. Why does Dr. Masuku want Nhamo to go to the city, and how does Nhamo feel about this?

8. What does a nurse let Nhamo do that she thinks is miraculous?

9. Of the staff at Efifi, who likes Nhamo the most of the staff, and why?

10. Why does Nhamo have a hard time working on her boat when the dry season comes?

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