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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Dr. Livingstone die? (from Part 1: The Falls)

Murder.

Fever.

Cannibalism.

Eaten by an animal.

2.

Why does Joseph feel disconnected from his immediate family? (from Part 4: The Children)

After his father’s death, he is kicked out of the house.

His grandparents prefer his younger brother to him.

He is generally ignored by his whole family, who all love each other.

He is the only one who does not have HIV.

3.

Who is N’gulube? (from Part 1: The Falls)

Pietro Gavuzzi’s most important servant.

Percy’s illegitimate son with a native Tonga woman.

A guest at Pietro Gavuzzi's bar who becomes a threat to Lina Gavuzzi’s safety.

A waiter who suffers brain damage when he is hit over the head, and later is shot by Percy.

4.

How do the reporters feel about the Zambian space programme led by Nkoloso? (from Part 2: The Grandmothers)

They are skeptical and condescending.

They are impressed.

They are confused.

They feel threatened by the effectiveness of the programme.

5.

Why is the General particularly attracted to Pepa? (from Part 4: The Children)

He finds her beautiful and believes that her albinism cures HIV.

He simply wants to use her as a hostage to coerce Jacob into working for him.

He is scared of her albinism and finds her attractive because he is intimidated by her.

He sees her as just another girl to join his harem.

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