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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Henderson think he finds power?
(a) The fire
(b) Willatale's breasts
(c) Mtalba's breasts
(d) Willatale's belly

2. What are Lily and her father doing when he knocks out her teeth?
(a) Cycling
(b) Swimming
(c) Playing golf
(d) Playing baseball

3. What does Mtalba do to show off her dowry?
(a) Dances
(b) Undresses
(c) Sings
(d) Chants

4. Why are the villagers upset?
(a) A white man has arrived.
(b) They have no food.
(c) Their cattle are dead.
(d) Their children are all lost.

5. What does Henderson use to kill the frogs?
(a) Poison
(b) A rifle
(c) Rocks
(d) A bomb

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character has her portrait painted?

2. Where do Frances and Henderson go for the party?

3. Henderson say his family have been full of ___________.

4. What does Henderson see against the wall of the hut?

5. What kind of women does Itelo say Mtalba and Willatale are?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Henderson decide he must fight properly?

2. Why does Henderson become a pig farmer?

3. Describe Romilayu and Henderson's journey to Wariri.

4. How are Henderson and Romilayu greeted at the Wariri village?

5. What does Henderson remember about his dentist back in Europe and America?

6. How does Henderson describe himself?

7. What does Henderson get from playing the violin?

8. In what way is Willatale sympathetic to Henderson's plight?

9. Why does Henderson have to fight Itelo?

10. Describe the wrestling match between Itelo and Henderson?

(see the answer keys)

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