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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. What do the officers order the troops not to believe in?
(a) Their fellow man.
(b) The hope for peace.
(c) The promise of more food.
(d) Five more years of war.

2. Who is rumored to call for peace?
(a) Germany.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Switzerland.

3. What is Billy's nickname?
(a) Fledgling Soldier.
(b) The Canary.
(c) The Goat.
(d) Captain Hook.

4. What do the soldiers do on Sunday mornings?
(a) Rise at dawn.
(b) Sleep in.
(c) Sing war songs.
(d) Play cards.

5. What is cooked over the fire at Ngea's death celebration?
(a) Ngea's skull.
(b) Pigs.
(c) Herbs.
(d) A sacrifice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the past generation, Njiru's island's population has dropped by what percentage?

2. Dr. Rivers hears a girl meets for sex with how many boys?

3. What wakes Dr. Rivers from his dream state in Part 2, Chapter 10?

4. Where does Part 2, Chapter 13 take place?

5. What does Emele need to be successful in order to end her crouching?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 11, how does Billy describe his living conditions and why does this bother him?

2. Describe what happens in Dr. Rivers dream in Part 2, Chapter 12, when the conch shell is blown.

3. What is ironic about Billy's death?

4. Describe the responsibilities Billy has amassed, by Part 3, Chapter 15.

5. What are some negatives that Billy experiences in Part 2, Chapter 13?

6. Describe the cave visited by Dr. Rivers after Ngea's death.

7. What are many of Dr. Rivers's patients seeing in Part 3, Chapter 16?

8. Describe Dr. Rivers's response in his feverish dreams to Emele's mourning.

9. By Part 3, Chapter 16, why is Dr. Rivers one of the few doctors that remain practicing?

10. Who is with Hallett during his death?

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