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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 (pages 409-436).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nelson Denoon doing when the narrator and Grace find him at the party?
(a) He is having a debate with black and white politicians.
(b) He is kissing another woman.
(c) He is discussing academics with other black and white professors.
(d) He is telling jokes with a group of other men.

2. What does "Z" do for a living?
(a) "Z" is an American spy.
(b) "Z" is a British spy.
(c) "Z" is a South African politician.
(d) "Z" is a local undercover agent.

3. Who leads the group in opposition to Nelson?
(a) Dorcas.
(b) Neither of these.
(c) Hector.
(d) Both of these.

4. What is the population of Tsau?
(a) 500.
(b) 450.
(c) 550.
(d) 400.

5. What characteristics does "Z" demonstrate?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) All of these.
(c) Vanity.
(d) Interested in anthropology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who believes that the mysterious "lends itself too easily to liars and liars are the enemy"?

2. What is motivating the narrator to travel to Tsau?

3. Who is Mma Isang trying to keep from the new arch ceremony?

4. What does the narrator do with most of her possessions?

5. Who does the narrator learn about a party from where she may meet Nelson Denoon?

(see the answer key)

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