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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nhamo take her grandmother to see when they reach their destination?

2. To what kind of tree does Nhamo tie her boat when she gets to the big island?

3. Who tells Nhamo to start working on her boat?

4. What is Nhamo's most prized possession?

5. What is the hozi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the muvuki determine will be done to make payment for the dead man?

2. What does Nhamo see as a positive sign from the spirit of the dead man in the hut?

3. How does Nhamo feel when the hippos are gone, and why?

4. What kinds of things occupy Nhamo's time when she is first settling on the island?

5. What does Nhamo do when she finds all the food on the big island?

6. What does Nhamo do for Masvita when she can't sleep?

7. What does Nhamo do to get the deformed baboon off the small island?

8. What does Nhamo dream about after being stung?

9. What happens when Nhamo's food rations run out?

10. What changes in the village after the cholera passes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maturity is a theme presented in a number of places in this plot and is manifested in a number of different ways. Choose a few of these instances and compare and contrast them. How are they different in their manifestations of this sensitive theme?

Essay Topic 2

Friendship is a central theme of this book. What are the main friendships, and how do their inclusion in this book affect the outcome of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by this, and what are some of the different ways this fear is manifested?

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