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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) “Miracles happen all the time, we just have to recognize them for what they are.”
(c) “It is my second year in London, and I stand in the doorway, scanning the small room for an empty chair.”
(d) “Your rent is due; no discussion.”

2. What color is the dress worn by the receptionist who first refuses Elizabeth work in London?
(a) Brown.
(b) Green.
(c) Purple.
(d) Blue.

3. How much money does Elizabeth note having after paying a second month’s rent at the hostel?
(a) £50.
(b) £60.
(c) £70.
(d) £40.

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

5. 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 shelter?”
(d) “Do you have water?”

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

7. Into what high school had Elizabeth sought to gain entry?
(a) Eisenhower.
(b) Roosevelt.
(c) Truman.
(d) Kennedy.

8. At what Tube stop does Elizabeth miss a connection?
(a) South Kensington.
(b) Sloane Square.
(c) Holland Park.
(d) Gloucester Road.

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

10. In which year does the first Chimurenga begin?
(a) 1896.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1866.
(d) 1996.

11. In which year does the second Chimurenga begin?
(a) 1996.
(b) 1866.
(c) 1896.
(d) 1966.

12. What color is the dress Elizabeth wears when Sam first picks her up from Amai?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Green.
(d) Red.

13. What does Elizabeth initially determine to call Osi?
(a) Brother.
(b) Little-One.
(c) The Boy.
(d) Tiny Nose.

14. Which of the following languages does Sam speak?
(a) Italian.
(b) Spanish.
(c) English.
(d) French.

15. Chapter 1 opens with which of the following?
(a) “A surge of excitement courses through me.”
(b) “Deep in the African wilderness, rolling hills open onto a barren maize field.”
(c) “I climb the steep stairs.”
(d) “I climb the steep stairs.”

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the memoir gloss “nherera”?

2. From what Tube stop does Elizabeth emerge to reach her first lodgings in London?

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

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

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

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