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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. What is the oil company exploiting Thula's village?
(a) Hexxon.
(b) Pexton.
(c) Marlon.
(d) Forlon.

2. What kind of tree does the village gather under at important times?
(a) Lemon.
(b) Persimmon.
(c) Orange.
(d) Mango.

3. What happens to Sahel shortly after Malabo disappears?
(a) She loses her sight.
(b) She has a stillbirth.
(c) Juba dies.
(d) She loses a leg.

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

5. What does Bongo ask the Spirit for every morning?
(a) His brother back.
(b) Healing.
(c) Water.
(d) Reasons to be grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first to suggest that it might be the water that was killing and making villagers sick?

2. What does Bongo notice about Thula's attitude towards babies?

3. What kind of house does the village leader live in?

4. Who is Thula's teacher?

5. Who tries to dissuade Bongo and the others from going to Bezam?

(see the answer key)

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