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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 61 - 122).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what whispers into Gbessa's ear, giving her encouragement?
(a) The lake spirit.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) The wind.

2. What do the Vai women prepare for the visitors to eat in Part II?
(a) Bread.
(b) Rice and chicken.
(c) Beef and potatoes.
(d) Greens.

3. How does June Dey first discover his gift?
(a) Fighting a bear in the woods.
(b) Fighting twin boys who mean him harm.
(c) Fighting a wildcat at the river.
(d) Fighting Mr. Harris when Mr. Harris tries to beat him.

4. What kind of warrior is the most powerful in Gbessa's village?
(a) Storo.
(b) Moro.
(c) Horo.
(d) Poro.

5. Who kills a cat, committing a serious taboo, in Gbessa's village?
(a) Ol' Ma Nyanpoo.
(b) Ol' Ma Famatta.
(c) Gbessa.
(d) Khati.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Gbessa's fellow villagers think she is?

2. What is Gbessa's tribe?

3. Who looked after Khati following Gbessa's exile?

4. What lake is Gbessa's village near?

5. Who does Charlotte think is particularly unkind to her?

(see the answer key)

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