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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 23: "Losing Robandi,” the narrator states that at the beginning of the war, how many acres of the 96 million in Rhodesia were black Africans allowed to own?
(a) 18 million.
(b) 12.5 million.
(c) 7.5 million.
(d) 5 million.

2. What color hair is Vanessa described as having in the narrative?
(a) Brown.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

3. The Fullers’ farm in Rhodesia bordered what country?
(a) Mozambique.
(b) Tanzania.
(c) Kenya.
(d) Angola.

4. During Kenya’s war for independence, how many white settlers were killed, according to the narrator in Chapter 3: "Chimurenga I: Zambia, 1999"?
(a) 65.
(b) 420.
(c) 100.
(d) 240.

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. What animal did the narrator’s mother shoot in Chapter 12: "Dog Rescue"?

2. How did the narrator’s family try to appear in the hopes that buyers would offer a higher price in Chapter 20: "Selling”?

3. What word in the book refers to a compact 9mm submachine gun?

4. How old was Bobo when she was sent to boarding school?

5. In what country was Alexandra Fuller born?

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