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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 217-223.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The protagonist's siblings were all hard workers, but the protagonist was ____________________.
(a) Bedridden from a rare disease.
(b) Too young to help with work.
(c) Occupied with drinking palm-wine.
(d) A hermit who read books all day.

2. When his parents do not listen to him, "half-bodied baby" commands that they _________.
(a) Be blinded and unable to breathe.
(b) Be silenced and unable to breathe.
(c) Be unable to eat or breathe.
(d) Be blinded and silenced.

3. What does the woman, who is held captive by Skull, have around her neck?
(a) A cowrie.
(b) A scarf.
(c) Some juju.
(d) A necklace.

4. After meeting Drums, Song, and Dance, what does the drinkard do for five days?
(a) He sleeps.
(b) He eats.
(c) He pays the tambourine.
(d) He dances.

5. About how much does "half-bodied baby" weight by the time the drinkard starts carrying him?
(a) 28 lbs.
(b) 2.8lbs.
(c) 280 lbs.
(d) 2,800 lbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Skull make the woman sit on?

2. What does the old man (a god) give the drinkard to catch Death?

3. What is true about the "highway men"?

4. What is NOT true about the "complete" gentleman?

5. What happens to the woman's thumb?

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