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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 73 - 144).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do some children linger outside of Woja Beki's house in Part II?
(a) To see if they can hear crying.
(b) To see if they can see a spirit there.
(c) To see if anyone visits.
(d) To see if they will get extra food.

2. What do the villagers call their homes?
(a) Sheds.
(b) Helias.
(c) Faras.
(d) Huts.

3. What eventually happens after The Sick One dies?
(a) The oil company leaves.
(b) The other hostages run away.
(c) The driver finally finds his key.
(d) The soldiers come and shoot a lot of the villagers.

4. What do people call Thula's grandfather?
(a) Falaba.
(b) Bongo.
(c) Hari.
(d) Big Papa.

5. How does Thula survive the massacre?
(a) Running.
(b) Turning invisible.
(c) Playing dead.
(d) Getting a gun herself and shooting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Malabo's brother?

2. Who is the journalist The Sick One sends the men to?

3. Which neighbor did Malabo used to visit that no one else seemed to like?

4. What do the villagers do with the oil company men in Part I?

5. Who is one of the respected village elders?

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