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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, Pages 143-156.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Smalls lead their children away from the party in Section 9?
(a) It is too dangerous.
(b) Many are fighting.
(c) It is too loud.
(d) Many are drunk.

2. What does Bam promise Victor, if he stays home from hunting?
(a) The flank.
(b) The head.
(c) The feet.
(d) The skin.

3. Who does Maureen hear as she runs through the jungle at the end of the book?
(a) The chief.
(b) July.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Her family.

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

5. By the end of Section 7, how does Maureen feel about Bam, after this journey?
(a) She is disgusted by him.
(b) She loves him more.
(c) She no longer sees him as the same person.
(d) She is angry with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Bam and Maureen have difficulty discussing the circumstances in Section 9?

2. What does Nyiko say about the Small’s issue with the animals?

3. Why do Bam and Maureen continue to listen to the radio?

4. What does Bam do to try to reconcile after his argument with Maureen in Section 3?

5. What does Maureen ask that puts July ill at ease in Section 5?

(see the answer key)

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