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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the memoir, “mukana” has most nearly which of the following meanings?
(a) Opportunity.
(b) Determination.
(c) Imperative.
(d) Resignation.

2. From which of the following does the comment come that precedes Chapter 1?
(a) Sudan.
(b) ZImbabwe.
(c) Congo.
(d) Senegal.

3. Which of the following immediately precedes Chapter 4?
(a) “Your dream is a dream for your community.”
(b) “You must act as if it is impossible to fail.”
(c) “When you educate a girl, you educate a nation.”
(d) “It is not fear but courage that is important.”

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

5. Which of the following languages does Elizabeth note speaking?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Italian.
(c) German.
(d) French.

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

7. Which of the following does Elizabeth name her goat?
(a) Answelica.
(b) Baphomet.
(c) Little-One.
(d) Tiny Nose.

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

9. To what culture does Elizabeth claim to belong?
(a) Shona.
(b) Igbo.
(c) Yoruba.
(d) Maasai.

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

11. From which country does Bronwyn hail?
(a) Ukraine.
(b) Yemen.
(c) ZImbabwe.
(d) South Africa.

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

13. For how many weeks does Elizabeth seek a position with Cleeves?
(a) 15.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

14. What is the name of Amai’s second daughter?
(a) Memo.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Osi.
(d) Chio.

15. To which of the following does Amai take Elizabeth from Gogo?
(a) Chitungwiza.
(b) RUwa.
(c) Epworth.
(d) Muzorori.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which part of London are Elizabeth’s first lodgings in that city?

2. What profession had Val’s father held?

3. Chapter 2 opens with which of the following?

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

5. What food does the rescue worker offer Elizabeth?

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