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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. Why did Lily's husband punch her in the eye?
(a) She runs away from the wedding.
(b) She criticizes his golf swing.
(c) She sleeps with his friend.
(d) She punches him.

2. What does Henderson want to kill?
(a) The witch doctors
(b) The wild dogs
(c) The cattle
(d) The frogs

3. Of what do the cattle die?
(a) Thirst
(b) Old age
(c) Disease
(d) Hunger

4. Where do Lily and Henderson have sex for the first time?
(a) Lily's mother's house
(b) Henderson's car
(c) Lily's car
(d) Henderson's garage

5. What does Henderson think has made him slow and heavy?
(a) Food
(b) Sadness
(c) Marriage
(d) Hate

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Itelo's aunt?

2. Who does Mtalba say she admires?

3. What language do Henderson and Itelo speak?

4. What does Mtalba say she has brought Henderson?

5. What kind of sea creature makes Henderson feel like he is dying?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is Henderson caught between Lily and Frances?

2. In what way is Henderson's colonial mindset revealed in this chapter?

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

4. Why does Henderson feel depressed after the wrestling match?

5. How does the meeting with Willatale change Henderson?

6. What does Henderson get from playing the violin?

7. How does Henderson intend to help the villagers?

8. Describe the meeting between Willatale and Henderson.

9. Describe Mtalba's visit with Henderson.

10. How does Henderson describe himself?

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