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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the normal seasonal price of maize?
(a) 75 kwacha.
(b) 100 kwacha.
(c) 175 kwacha.
(d) 150 kwacha.

2. What disease swept the district shortly after Khamba died?
(a) Measles.
(b) Typhoid.
(c) Maleria.
(d) Cholera.

3. After the beast that was bothering the villagers was killed, how many days did the villagers feast on the beast?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 4 days.

4. In Chapter 6, when was William's new sister born?
(a) October 17.
(b) November 22.
(c) November 15.
(d) October 10.

5. What did Charity and William try to eat on Christmas 2001?
(a) Dog entrails.
(b) Insects.
(c) Goat skin.
(d) Bird eggs.

6. Where did the trader live who had had gum balls stolen from him?
(a) Masaka.
(b) Kasungu.
(c) Masitala.
(d) Mwase.

7. How old was William when he thought he was cursed because he ate stolen gumballs?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

8. What school was William attending in Chapter 4?
(a) Kasimu Primary.
(b) Wimbe Primary.
(c) Mkhota Primary.
(d) Santhe Primary.

9. How did William's grandfather's grandmother die?
(a) Lion attack.
(b) Rhino attack.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Tuberculosis.

10. How often did William's grandfather visit William's family?
(a) Twice a year.
(b) 1-2 times a month.
(c) Once a year.
(d) 3 times a month.

11. How far did William have to walk to his new school?
(a) 5 kilometers.
(b) 17 kilometers.
(c) 10 kilometers.
(d) 3 kilometers.

12. How many radio stations were available in Malawi for many years?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

13. In Chapter 6, how much did William's youngest sister weigh at birth?
(a) 4 pounds, 3 ounces.
(b) 5 pounds 1 ounce.
(c) 6 pounds, 2 ounces.
(d) 7 pounds, 4 ounces.

14. When did William take his Standard Eight final exam?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) November.
(d) August.

15. How many weeks could it take for tobacco to dry?
(a) 9 weeks.
(b) 7 weeks.
(c) 6 weeks.
(d) 8 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the first rains usually come to Malawi?

2. When a terrible disease swept the district, how long would people live if they didn't receive treatment?

3. Where did Trywell live when he was a trader?

4. Where did the government produce electricity for Malawi?

5. What church did William's family attend?

(see the answer keys)

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