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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lanik's first conversation with the highest official in the land, what do the Nkumai people sell for iron?
(a) Freshly caught rain water.
(b) Rare tree bark.
(c) Vessels carved from wood.
(d) The smells of the swamp.

2. What do the people of Nkumai do first thing every morning?
(a) Fight.
(b) Gather food.
(c) Chant.
(d) Sing.

3. Who does the main character refuse to take with him as he flees for his life?
(a) Dinte.
(b) Lanik.
(c) Saranna.
(d) Ensel.

4. What is wrong with the meat served to Lanik by the slavers?
(a) The meat is overcooked.
(b) The meat is grisly.
(c) The meat is undercooked.
(d) The meat is maggoty.

5. What does Lanik realize as he watches the people who make their home in the desert?
(a) They never need to eat or drink.
(b) They hide in their homes from the sun.
(c) They convert the desert sand into food.
(d) They have secret stores of water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is taking Lanik to Nkumai?

2. What does Lanik see coming down the street while he is in quicktime in Jones?

3. According to what Lanik learns from his visitor, who rules Mueller?

4. Why does Lanik demand to be taken above-board on the slave ship?

5. How is Lanik treated by his guards?

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