2. Why did Hamza's father give him away?
(a) He could not feed him.
(b) To cover some debts.
(c) Hamza's father was dying.
(d) Hamza's mother died.

3. What month and day does Afiya select for her birthday in Chapter 6?
(a) 15th day of the 10th month.
(b) 10th day of the 5th month.
(c) 6th day of the 6th month.
(d) 4th day of the 8th month.

4. In Chapter 3, how many of the new recruits are sent to the carrier corps office?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. Where did Hamza live before he ran away to join the schutztruppe?
(a) With a boat master.
(b) With a trader.
(c) With a merchant.
(d) With a carpenter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10 when Hamza has to accompany Idris and Dubu to the port to collect a consignment, how many times has he returned to the port since he arrived in the town?

2. In Chapter 9, how long has the war been over?

3. In Chapter 7, when do the schutztruppe take heavy casualties?

4. How many new recruits are in Hamza's group in Chapter 3?

5. When Hamza begins running errands for Asha and the household, what is he given for breakfast in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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