Setting and Culture
What country does William grow up in?
Malawi
What is William's father called?
Papa
What is the name of the witch doctor?
Sing'ganga
What treat caused William fear that he would be cursed?
Bubble-gum
What is another word for white corn?
Maize
What is the name of William's village?
Matisala
Which cousin lost his father?
Geoffrey
Who are the Gule Wamkulu?
Spirits/Dancers
How did William's father stop the curse?
What is ganyu?
Temporary farm work
What crop does William's famly grow?
Maize
What is the dog's name?
Khamba
What magic potion promised strength?
Mangolomera
Why does William stop believing in magic?
It failed
What are superstitions?
False beliefs/hope
Why is education difficult in Williams village?
Poverty
Which uncle dies?
John
What animal might witches turn him into?
What is the name of the trap William uses?
Chikhuwapu
What is poverty?
Being very poor
What is Malawi known as?
The warm heart of Africa
Who tricks William with fake magic?
Shabani
What protects William from magic?
Faith in God
What is one lesson that William learns from the failure of magic?
Facts over magic
What is perserverance?
Not giving up.