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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the narrator go with Charlie on their honeymoon in Chapter 39: "Charlie"?
(a) The South Luangwa National Park.
(b) Cape Maclear.
(c) Victoria Falls.
(d) The Angwa River.

2. Vanessa attended a private coed school focusing on what in Chapter 32: "Malawi"?
(a) Athletics.
(b) History and geography.
(c) Math and science.
(d) The arts.

3. What was the name of the baby Vanessa gave birth to in Chapter 40: "Now"?
(a) Natasya Isabelle Jayne.
(b) Jayne Isabelle Vanessa.
(c) Nicola Vanessa Jayne.
(d) Isabelle Vanessa Jayne.

4. What did the narrator’s sister convince her to eat to help her when the narrator was ill in Chapter 26: "Loo Paper and Coke"?
(a) Mulberries.
(b) An apple.
(c) Blueberries.
(d) An orange.

5. What did Bobo throw in Chapter 30: "Nervous Breakdown"?
(a) A chair.
(b) A plate.
(c) An ancient pot.
(d) A painting.

6. After how much time did Bishop Abel Tendekay Muzorewa give power back to the British in Chapter 22: "Independence"?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 14 months.
(c) 11 months.
(d) 6 months.

7. For how long did the narrator and her sister go on a trip with their father in Chapter 26: "Loo Paper and Coke"?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 1 week.

8. What did the doctor prescribe for the narrator’s mother during her difficult pregnancy in Chapter 25: "Mutare General"?
(a) Bed rest at the hospital.
(b) Meditation.
(c) Drinking tea.
(d) Gentle exercise.

9. Where is Malawi in relation to Zimbabwe?
(a) Malawi is south of Zimbabwe.
(b) Malawi is north of Zimbabwe.
(c) Malawi is west of Zimbabwe.
(d) Malawi is east of Zimbabwe.

10. What did Mum call for Dad to bring her when she was wading in the water in Chapter 31: "Moving On"?
(a) A piece of cake.
(b) A beer.
(c) A glass of water.
(d) A sandwich.

11. What was the name of the tobacco farm Dad was hired to manage in Chapter 32: "Malawi"?
(a) Robandi.
(b) Derbyshire.
(c) Lusaka.
(d) Mgodi.

12. What did the Fuller family eat at every meal after the narrator’s father accepted a job appointment in Chapter 24: "Devuli"?
(a) Impala.
(b) Lion.
(c) Crocodile.
(d) Elephant.

13. The narrator’s father herded the wild cattle gently because stressed cows do what?
(a) Give sour milk.
(b) Bite people.
(c) Lose their calves.
(d) Stampede.

14. What was Richard studying in Chapter 31: "Moving On"?
(a) Business.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Law.

15. What was the name of the Fullers’ cook in Chapter 30: "Nervous Breakdown"?
(a) Thompson.
(b) Smith.
(c) Jones.
(d) Rogers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from the narrative refers to the British slang for bathroom?

2. How many peasant farmers each raised one acre of tobacco at the farm when the Fullers arrived in Chapter 32: "Malawi"?

3. What age did Bobo turn in Chapter 38: "The Last Christmas"?

4. How old was Vanessa in Chapter 32: "Malawi"?

5. Mum is described in Chapter 30: "Nervous Breakdown" as being as scary as what?

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