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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 3-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long have the German's occupied the land in Chapter 2?
(a) 35 years.
(b) 30 years or so.
(c) About 40 years.
(d) 25 years.

2. How many rooms are in the upstiar block on the right-hand side of the boma in Chapter 5?
(a) 10.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

3. In Chapter 5, what does Hamza learn some of the Nubi noncommissioned officers are addicted to?
(a) Cannabis.
(b) Opium.
(c) Mescal.
(d) Coca.

4. When is al Bushiri hanged?
(a) 1889.
(b) 1890.
(c) 1891.
(d) 1888.

5. By what time is Hamza expected to complete his dudties as the officer's personal servant in Chapter 5?
(a) 7:30 a.m.
(b) 6:30 a.m.
(c) 8 a.m.
(d) 7 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many siblings did Qassim have?

2. After the muadhin's call to afternoon prayer, how long does Khalifa return to work in Chapter 4?

3. When Ilyas comes to work at the sisal estate, how long has it been since he has been to his hometown?

4. How old is a young girl who brings Ilyas and his host coffee in Chapter 2?

5. How old was Afiya when her aun told her why they took her in?

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