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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 6 opens with which of the following?
(a) “As soon as I see the logo on the wall, I run toward it, my heart thumping wildly.”
(b) “It is my second year in London, and I stand in the doorway, scanning the small room for an empty chair.”
(c) “Miracles happen all the time, we just have to recognize them for what they are.”
(d) “Your rent is due; no discussion.”

2. How does the memoir gloss “Ndinokuda”?
(a) I greet you.
(b) I depart from you.
(c) I love you.
(d) I loathe you.

3. From which city does the narrator fly to London for the first time?
(a) Harare.
(b) Bulawayo.
(c) Chimoio.
(d) Gweru.

4. How does the narrator gloss the term “hanzwadis” in the memoir?
(a) Sisters.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Uncles.
(d) Aunts.

5. How does the memoir gloss “mangwanani”?
(a) Good evening.
(b) Good morning.
(c) Good afternoon.
(d) Good night.

6. From which of the following does the comment come that precedes Chapter 2?
(a) Sudan.
(b) COngo.
(c) Senegal.
(d) ZImbabwe.

7. What is the name of Amai’s youngest child?
(a) Chio.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Memo.
(d) Osi.

8. From which of the following is Iman a graduate?
(a) Medical school.
(b) Divinity school.
(c) Law school.
(d) Graduate school.

9. How many rooms are in the hostel where Elizabeth initially stays in London?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

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

11. From which of the following does the comment come that precedes Chapter 3?
(a) Senegal.
(b) Sudan.
(c) Congo.
(d) Zimbabwe.

12. What fruit does the narrator remark is in the Good Forest?
(a) Mazhanje.
(b) Matoke.
(c) Durian.
(d) Kola.

13. From which of the following does the comment come that precedes Chapter 6?
(a) Malawi.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Zimbabwe.
(d) Ghana.

14. As which of the following does Gogo euphemize HIV/AIDS?
(a) The English disease.
(b) Sickening sickness.
(c) Satan’s illness.
(d) God's punishment.

15. In what school does Sam enroll Elizabeth?
(a) Epworth Primary.
(b) Admiral Tait.
(c) Moffat.
(d) Taalnet Eastview.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the memoir gloss “Mwana Wevhu”?

2. What does the narrator note eating?

3. Chapter 3 opens with which of the following?

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

5. Of which of the following United Nations entities does Elizabeth note having been aware before coming to London?

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