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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8 - Chapter 15, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how much tobacco were the Kamkwambas able to plant?
(a) 3 acres.
(b) Half an acre.
(c) 2 acres.
(d) An acre.

2. How many days did William spend with his grandparents after he tried to get mangolomera?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. What part of William's body was injured when he climbed his tower to fix the chain on his windmill?
(a) Forearm.
(b) Knee.
(c) Cheek.
(d) Knuckles.

4. What did students call William when they saw him digging in the scrapyard?
(a) Wild man.
(b) Garbage man.
(c) Madman.
(d) Crazy man.

5. How many weeks did it take for thieves to strip the Gilbert family's fields?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cakes did Agnes make a day to sell?

2. What was Uncle John's wife's name?

3. What was Uncle Socrates' occupation before he came to live on the farm?

4. On Christmas Day, 2001, what song did William hear from the radio in his sister's room?

5. In Chapter 6, how much did William's youngest sister weigh at birth?

(see the answer key)

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