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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bobo’s nickname was short for what?
(a) Barbarian.
(b) Baboon.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Barbara.

2. What is the name of Alexandra Fuller’s mother?
(a) Nicola Fuller.
(b) Vanessa Fuller.
(c) Olivia Fuller.
(d) Jayne Fuller.

3. According to the narrator in Chapter 6: "Coming-Back Babies,” in African tradition, an infant who dies must be buried among what?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Tree roots.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Fruit.

4. Mum often took Bobo with her to the police station which was located in what part of town in Chapter 11: "War 1976"?
(a) The first class.
(b) The fourth class.
(c) The second class.
(d) The third class.

5. At school, a policeman gave a presentation warning the children that bombs may be hidden in what in Chapter 10: "Chimunenga 1974"?
(a) Backpacks.
(b) Briefcases.
(c) Soccer balls.
(d) Cookie tins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in England did the Fullers buy a farm?

2. What did the narrator’s father sell to local farmers in Chapter 7: "England 1969"?

3. From what denomination were the visiting missionaries in Chapter 14: "Missionaries 1975"?

4. What did the narrator’s mother do when it was time to kill the rabbits on the farm for food in Chapter 7: "England 1969"?

5. Bobo was sent to boarding school with her older sister in January of what year?

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