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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 is the name of the restaurant where Daisy, Bragg, and "the man" have dinner?
(a) The Veldt.
(b) The Antelope.
(c) The Carnivore.
(d) The Safari.

2. In "Polepole," what surprises Daisy about Cecily's reaction to "the man's" hitting the child?
(a) Daisy thinks that Cecily is angry, but Cecily actually seems to approve.
(b) Daisy thinks that Cecily is disinterested, but then Cecily demands an apology.
(c) Daisy thinks that Cecily is amused, but later Cecily yells at "the man."
(d) Daisy thinks that Cecily is embarrassed, but then Cecily just shrugs it off.

3. In "Polepole," why does "the man" pull over when he is driving Daisy home after dinner?
(a) There is a buffalo in the road.
(b) He wants to kiss her.
(c) His Jeep is out of gas.
(d) He needs to check the route.

4. In "The Torch," what is the husband's name?
(a) Richard.
(b) Edward.
(c) John.
(d) Andrew.

5. In "Polepole," who is Babette?
(a) One of the children at "the man's" house.
(b) A woman who runs an orphanage.
(c) Daisy's colleague.
(d) Bragg's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," what does his servant's wife call "the man"?

2. In "Polepole," what tribal people does the gate guard belong to?

3. In "The Torch," what does the woman tell the man she wondered about him?

4. In "Polepole," what is the name of "the man's" household employee?

5. On page 27 of "The Torch," what detail implies that the woman is dying?

(see the answer key)

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