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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 (pages 253-300).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the relationship between Martin Wade and the narrator dissolve?
(a) All of these.
(b) Martin is very opposed to the luxury the narrator represents as an American.
(c) Martin's involvement in dangerous political activities.
(d) Martin is far more ascetic than the narrator.

2. What does Nelson plan for the future of Tsau?
(a) He will gradually phase himself out.
(b) He doesn't plan on letting the women run the village indefinitely.
(c) He will always be involved in the village's leadership.
(d) None of these.

3. What is a rondavel?
(a) A round thatched hut.
(b) A cart pulled by donkeys.
(c) A community building located in the center of the village.
(d) A farming tool.

4. What physical ailment is "Z" hiding that the narrator helps him alleviate?
(a) "Z" has an arm with nerve damage, causing him a great deal of pain.
(b) "Z" recently lost a toe on one foot and it's very painful for him.
(c) "Z" has severe back pain.
(d) "Z" has an infected leg which causes a great deal of pain.

5. Who would like to see Nelson and the narrator together as a couple?
(a) Dorca.
(b) Grace Denoon.
(c) Dineo.
(d) Mma Isang.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator believe Nelson has gone while he is on retreat?

2. How do Harold Mace and Julia Rodden arrive in Tsau?

3. Who grabs the narrator by the hips and pushes her forward after Nelson Denoon's speech?

4. Who does the narrator believe "Z" knows secrets about?

5. How is the narrator told to survive the desert?

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