TBWHTW QUIZ

Question 1

What cultural identity is emphasized by the description of Malawian village life?

Accepted Answer

Rural and community-oriented

Question 2

The phrase “the baby store was all out of boys” is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Irony and humour

Question 3

Explain the significance of the radio in the narrator’s discovery of science.

Accepted Answer

Connections to the outside world

Question 4

The “green fruit” muscles in the prologue most likely symbolize:

Accepted Answer

Growth and strength

Question 5

What is the main theme introduced in the story about witch doctors (sing’anga)?

Accepted Answer

The clash between tradition and modernity

Question 6

The author’s use of “bambo” (like “Hey, man”) in dialogue helps to:

Accepted Answer

Show local language and cultural identity

Question 7

The author contrasts magic as superstition and fear-based beliefs, while science is presented as fact, and reason

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Khamba is plays as a guard dog who who needs training and care.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What challenges did the author’s village face due to lack of electricity?

Accepted Answer

All the above

Question 10

Tales of witches, spirits, and Gule are used as storytelling to build the atmosphere of mystery in the village?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What does the windmill in the prologue symbolize? A) Destruction B) Innovation and hope (Correct) C) Tradition

Accepted Answer

Innovation and hope

Question 12

The character Khamba, the dog, symbolizes:

Accepted Answer

Friendship and protection

Question 13

What writing technique is used when the author describes the crowd’s reaction to the machine in the prologue?

Accepted Answer

Imagery and suspense

Question 14

The use of “magic” in Chapter One primarily represents:

Accepted Answer

A) Traditional beliefs and superstition

Question 15

The “Gule Wamkulu” dancers symbolize:

Accepted Answer

Death and grief

Questions 15