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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 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 embarrassed, but then Cecily just shrugs it off.
(c) Daisy thinks that Cecily is amused, but later Cecily yells at "the man."
(d) Daisy thinks that Cecily is disinterested, but then Cecily demands an apology.

2. In "The Torch," where did the husband first see the woman who would become his wife?
(a) At school.
(b) In church.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) The beach.

3. In "The Torch," where does the dying woman announce they will go on the following day?
(a) To the movies.
(b) To a party.
(c) To the beach.
(d) Out dancing.

4. 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 Safari.
(d) The Carnivore.

5. In "Polepole," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?
(a) Take it slow.
(b) I do not know you.
(c) Liar.
(d) Be happy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Polepole," after "the man" punishes the older boy, how does the boy react?

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

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

5. In "Polepole," where does Daisy meet "the man"?

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