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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the first place where the dowe was ready?

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

3. How often did William's grandfather visit William's family?

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

5. How many days did William spend with his grandparents after he tried to get mangolomera?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did William's parents meet?

2. What happened to Chief Wimbe after he spoke and asked the president to buy grain?

3. How did William describe courtship rituals?

4. Who was Banda?

5. What happened when Trywell went to the bank in Kasungu to withdraw his last savings?

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

7. How did Khamba die?

8. Who were William's friends?

9. What did Trywell tell William they would do about those who stole the Kamkwamba's crops?

10. What bit of luck did Geoffrey have during a storm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After William received the grades for his Standard Eight exams, he explained how the education system in Malawi. Discuss education in Malawi and how William fared in the educational system.

Essay Topic 2

William's greatest fear was that he would end up like his father. Discuss why William feared becoming like his father.

Essay Topic 3

William found a book that explained the uses of windmills. Discuss how a windmill would benefit William and his family.

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