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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What food does the rescue worker offer Elizabeth?
(a) Congee.
(b) Grits.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Oatmeal.

2. About which of the following is Iman cautioned?
(a) Crucifix.
(b) Burqa.
(c) Habit.
(d) Hijab.

3. Which of the following is the last of Gogo’s sons?
(a) Henzi.
(b) Sam.
(c) Widzi.
(d) Oweni.

4. How old was Val when his father died?
(a) 15.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 13.

5. To which agency does the protagonist originally apply for work in London?
(a) United Nations Association.
(b) United Nations Human Settlements Program.
(c) United Nations Children’s Fund.
(d) United Nations System Staff College.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator gloss the term “sadza” in the memoir?

2. How does the narrator gloss the term “sekurus” in the memoir?

3. With which cancer is Cleeves diagnosed?

4. Chapter 10 opens with which of the following?

5. For whom does Elizabeth work when she signs on with UN Women?

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