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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 72).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first age-mate, and Lukasa's son, that dies that Thula and her friends really take notice of?
(a) Wambi.
(b) Bongo.
(c) Malabo.
(d) Woja.

2. Where do the oil company laborers live?
(a) Henries Village.
(b) The Skerries.
(c) The Flube.
(d) Gardens.

3. What do the villagers call the person in charge from the oil company who visits the village?
(a) The Leader.
(b) The Fat One.
(c) The Thin One.
(d) The Sick One.

4. What animal has special significance to the villagers?
(a) Otter.
(b) Lion.
(c) Leopard.
(d) Turtle.

5. Who tries hard to persuade Thula's father not to go on his journey?
(a) Bami.
(b) Sahel.
(c) Fara.
(d) Rahel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Thula's teacher?

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

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

4. What was Thula's grandfather known for?

5. Who is Thula's mother?

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