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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 215 - 288).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the villagers become concerned about dying in Part II?
(a) The Fat One.
(b) The Round One.
(c) The Leader.
(d) The Sick One.

2. What does Bongo think of Sahel?
(a) She is a selfish woman.
(b) She does her best but has no skills.
(c) She does not really love her own children.
(d) She was a good and dutiful wife to his brother.

3. When does Thula's first letter from America arrive?
(a) 8 months after she leaves.
(b) 3 months after she leaves.
(c) 1 year after she leaves.
(d) 10 months after she leaves.

4. Who is an ally of Sonni's in the quest to be village head?
(a) Roja.
(b) Halea.
(c) Manga.
(d) Rondo.

5. What is happening to the village children as a result of pollution in Part I?
(a) They are getting sick and dying.
(b) They are losing fingers.
(c) They are doing better in school.
(d) They are traveling more often.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells a story about burning down a government building in his own European country as a youth?

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

3. Who was supposed to be next in line to be the village head in Part III?

4. How do Bongo and Lukasa die?

5. Who is Sahel surprised to hear is marrying in Thula's fourth year of school?

(see the answer key)

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