The Old Drift Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When does Sibilla find out she is descended from the Gavuzzis? (from Part 2: The Grandmothers)

When the Colonel attempts to rape her in her home.

At one of Lina’s parties.

During her honeymoon with Federico.

As a child, when Adriana tells her about her heritage.

2.

Which is the original Old Drift? (from Part 1: The Falls)

The settlement on one side of the Zambezi River.

Victoria Falls Town.

The passageway across the Zambezi River.

The Zambezi River.

3.

How does Isa learn she is white? (from Part 3: The Mothers)

She is treated differently from the black servant girl Chanda when she goes to the servants’ quarters in her childhood home.

Her mother explains race relations to her at a young age.

She sees dolls with different skin colors and realizes there is a distinction between them.

She is treated with respect by her parents who, in contrast, denigrate Chanda.

4.

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.

5.

How does Sylvia feel about Loveness? (from Part 3: The Mothers)

Sylvia is attracted to her and their friendship is characterized by flirtation, although they never become lovers.

Sylvia thinks of Loveness as an older sister who guides her through the world of sex work.

Sylvia is jealous of Loveness’ beauty.

Sylvia looks down on Loveness for being of a lower class than Sylvia’s aunt Cookie.

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