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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, Pages 91-107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gina do in Section 6 to bring about admonishment from Maureen?
(a) Feed the kittens.
(b) Pull the kittens from their mother.
(c) Hold hands with Nyiko.
(d) Yell at the man.

2. Why does Maureen want to keep the small warthog?
(a) It is easier to cook.
(b) It will be tender.
(c) Out of respect for July.
(d) Out of respect for the village.

3. What is happening politically, economically, and socially in the novel?
(a) Blacks are being sold as slaves.
(b) Democracy is being challenged.
(c) Whites are being sold as slaves.
(d) Apartheid is being challenged.

4. In Section 2, what did July’s children see that Bam has in the hut?
(a) A knife.
(b) A key to the car.
(c) A gun.
(d) A cat.

5. Why do Bam and Maureen continue to listen to the radio?
(a) They want to hear their own language.
(b) They want to hear the rebels’ political stance.
(c) They miss music.
(d) They want to hear news of the uprisings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did July bring back with him after taking the bakke without permission?

2. What does Maureen say about July being afraid in Section 7?

3. What is Maureen afraid of, in terms of the children and the water?

4. Who is July’s favorite child?

5. What does Maureen note in Section 3 that she doesn’t want to hear a spiel on?

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