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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 7 - Part 3: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ilays's mother died, how old was her baby?
(a) 15 or 16 months.
(b) 14 or 15 months.
(c) 10 months.
(d) 11 months.

2. In Chapter 4, how many girls does Bi Habiba teach in her home before Afiya is sent to learn from her?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

3. In Chapter 3, what time do the schutztruppe leave the recruiting depot?
(a) 5 a.m.
(b) 7 a.m.
(c) First light.
(d) Mid-day.

4. In Chapter 8, how old does Hamza estimate the man is he sees behind a desk?
(a) 35.
(b) Early 30s.
(c) Late 20s.
(d) 25.

5. In Chapter 7, where does Pascal have a scar?
(a) Forearm.
(b) Shoulder.
(c) Neck.
(d) Calf.

Short Answer Questions

1. During a thunderstorm in Chapter 7, how many askari desert?

2. How old was the Oberleutnant's younger brother when he died?

3. How old was Ilyas when he ran away from home?

4. How long does Khalifa stay with his tutor?

5. In Chapter 8, who does Khalifa say keep dried shark fin, sea cucumber, and ripusa in a warehouse?

(see the answer key)

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