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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 17 - 21).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word do people frequently use to refer to Sophie in the DRC?
(a) Octaroon.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mundele.
(d) Mama.

2. In Chapter 7, why does Sophie jump out of the U.N. van?
(a) Her father has just phoned and told her to stay in the DRC.
(b) Patrice is running after her with her passport.
(c) Otto is running after her and she is afraid he might be run over.
(d) Her mother has just phoned and Sophie wants to speak to her.

3. What does Sophie often do to Otto as a sign of affection?
(a) Blow raspberries on his foot.
(b) Slap him lightly on the bottom.
(c) Rub his ears.
(d) Groom him.

4. In Chapter 18, what does Sophie find on her and Otto after being submerged in water?
(a) Worms.
(b) Ticks.
(c) Leeches.
(d) Snakes.

5. What was the country that is currently known as the Democratic Republic of Congo formerly known as?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Zaire.
(c) Malawi.
(d) Mali.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the smuggler in Kinshasa have that interests Sophie in Chapter 1?

2. What is the term Sophie uses to mean "walking dead" in Chapter 20?

3. In Chapter 8, what does Sophie say it is impossible to live in Congo without growing a thick skin for?

4. In Chapter 12, why do some of the bonobos gravitate towards Sophie in the rain?

5. What is the word for a particular kind of boat common on the Congo River?

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