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Chapter 5
Malawi
English Terms
100

What is the name of William's Dog?

Khamba

100

What did Geoffrey and William start to repair in the market?

Radios

100

Why did William go to Chamama?

To get maize from the government storehouse

100

What is the name of the largest lake in Malawi?

Lake Malawi

100

"He ran as fast as the wind" is an example of...?

Simile 

200

What is the name of William's village?

Masitala

200

In what year did the famine start?

2000

200

What is ganyu?

Odd jobs or temporary work

200

What continent is Malawi in?

Africa

200

What is a famine?

An extreme lack of food

300

Who is Shabani?

The lying sing'anga 

300

What is bawo?

A mancala-type game

300

What happened to Mankhalala, the family goat?

He was sold to buy food

300

What is William's native language?

Chichewa

300

"She is an angel" is an example of?

Metaphor

400

Why did William want to try manglomera?

To avoid getting bullied for being bad at soccer

400

How many radio stations did Malawi have?

2

400

What did William eat for Christmas in 2001?

Boiled goat skin 

400

What is the capital of Malawi? 

Lilongwe

400

What is a subsistence farmer?

A farmer who largely survives off what they grow

500

What was the name of William's uncle who moved to the village after he got fired? 

Socrates

500

What does ESCOM stand for?

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi

500

What does William NORMALLY like to eat for breakfast during Christmas?

Chombe tea and a Blue Band Sandwich

500

What is nsima made of?

Maize flour and hot water

500

"Dan was a short, angry man" is an example of what kind of characterization?

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