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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 through 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the memoir, the phrase “Une muvra?” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) “Do you have a nickel?”
(b) “Do you have food?”
(c) “Do you have water?”
(d) “Do you have shelter?”

2. What color dress is the narrator wearing when she arrives in London?
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

3. What name does Elizabeth adopt at school?
(a) Anesu.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Phumzile.
(d) Omai.

4. How does the memoir gloss “vapambepfumi”?
(a) White oppressors.
(b) Orphan.
(c) We are free.
(d) Child of African soil.

5. What position does Elizabeth initially take with Cleeves?
(a) Administrative intern.
(b) Administrative assistant.
(c) Research assistant.
(d) Research intern.

Short Answer Questions

1. While living with Sam, what gift does Elizabeth receive from a girl in her class?

2. How does the memoir gloss “Aaaa, tiripo kana makadiyiwo”?

3. Which of the following immediately precedes Chapter 2?

4. From which country does Bronwyn hail?

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

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