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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Polepole" and "The Torch".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Polepole," what does his servant's wife call "the man"?
(a) Uncle T.
(b) Mistah T.
(c) Baba.
(d) Bwana.

2. In "Polepole," what does "the man" do when the boy spits at him?
(a) Hits him.
(b) Fires his father.
(c) Makes the boy clean the floor.
(d) Swears at him.

3. In "Polepole," how does "the man's" servant react when he sees Daisy hiding by the door?
(a) He does not react; he acts as if she is not there.
(b) He glares at Daisy as if he is angry at her.
(c) He laughs and shakes a finger at Daisy.
(d) He scolds "the man" in Swahili.

4. In "The Torch," who is the husband waiting for at the end of the story?
(a) Their daughter.
(b) His lover.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The coroner.

5. In "Polepole," what is "Kibera"?
(a) One of "the man's" children.
(b) One of "the man's" servants' children.
(c) The Swahili word for "hello."
(d) A large slum.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Torch," why is the woman unsure who is with her and what is going on?

2. In "Polepole," what reason does Daisy give for being in Africa?

3. In "Polepole," why does "the man" pull over when he is driving Daisy home after dinner?

4. In "Polepole," what does "the man" tell Daisy about getting his work for Bragg done?

5. In "The Torch," where does the dying woman announce they will go on the following day?

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