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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 (pages 199-222).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job is the narrator offered at a party in Gaborone?
(a) House sitting.
(b) Department Director.
(c) Dog walking.
(d) Secretary.

2. What does the narrator study in the African bush as a part of her thesis?
(a) None of these.
(b) Seasonal nutritional availability and its effect on the local death rate.
(c) Seasonal nutritional availability and its effect on fertility.
(d) Seasonal nutritional availability and its effect on infant mortality.

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

4. What do we learn about Nelson Denoon from the narrators flash-forward as she enters Tsau?
(a) He had several brothers and sisters.
(b) He came from a very cold, uncaring family.
(c) He had an alcoholic father and a passive mother.
(d) He had an alcoholic mother and a passive father.

5. What critique does the narrator have of Nelson Denoon?
(a) His unorthadox approach to local politics.
(b) The way he treats his wife.
(c) His unpolished speaking style.
(d) His disheveled appearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator fear may attack during her trip to Tsau?

2. Who does the narrator tell about her travel plans?

3. Where does the narrator go the day after the party to find Nelson Denoon?

4. What does the narrator realize is part of Grace's problem at the party?

5. What activity do the narrator and Nelson do together around the village?

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