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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," after "the man" punishes the older boy, how does the boy react?
(a) With a sly smile.
(b) With an eye roll.
(c) With tears.
(d) With an angry tirade.

2. In "Polepole," what field do Bragg and "the man" work in?
(a) Tourism.
(b) Government.
(c) Art and antiquities.
(d) Journalism.

3. In "The Torch," the detail about the husband having watched his wife's face go through many changes is probably included in order to establish what?
(a) Although a person's face changes over time, at heart they stay the same.
(b) Sometimes the ways that people change in a marriage end up hurting the relationship.
(c) He really is her husband and they have been together for many years.
(d) As she has changed over the years, he has gradually grown to love her.

4. In "Polepole," when "the man" is trying to persuade Daisy to see him again, what does she wish he would stop saying?
(a) Her name.
(b) That he needs her.
(c) That she has nothing to lose.
(d) That she "owes" him.

5. In "Polepole," where does Daisy meet "the man"?
(a) At the lake.
(b) At a bar.
(c) At work.
(d) At a party.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On page of 8 of "Polepole," what does "the man" say to Daisy that causes her to accuse him of insincerity?

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

4. In "Polepole," what does the Swahili "polepole" mean?

5. In "The Torch," what is the first question that the woman asks?

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