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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did William's people live many generations ago?
(a) Chad.
(b) Tanzania.
(c) Congo.
(d) Nigeria.

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

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

4. What was the highest grade that William received on his primary school exams?
(a) B.
(b) D.
(c) C.
(d) A.

5. How far did people have to go to get fuel at the petrol station in Mtunthama?
(a) 5 kilometers.
(b) 15 kilometers.
(c) 1 kilometer.
(d) 7 kilometers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many chickens were alive by Christmas in 2001?

2. In Chapter 7, when did daily rains return?

3. After the new president came to power in Malawi, how much did a bag of fertilizer cost?

4. How many radio stations were available in Malawi for many years?

5. When did President Banda retire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were hunts like when Trywell was a young man?

2. Why was cholera a terrible way to die?

3. Why did Trywell hand over John's business to John's first-born son?

4. How did William persuade the headmaster at school to allow him to attend school even though William didn't have the proper footwear?

5. How did John, Trywell's brother die?

6. Describe the hole that was dug for coffins.

7. How did William describe courtship rituals?

8. What happened to the forests of Malawi?

9. Why were radios so important in Malawi?

10. Who were William's friends?

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