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1. In her ancestral hometown, what kind of shop does Binti’s father run?
A) A Third Fish repair shop
B) An astrolabe shop
C) A patisserie with intergalactic sweets
D) A bookstore specifically for astronauts
2. To what animal is Third Fish most closely related?
A) An orca
B) A dolphin
C) A lobster
D) A shrimp
3. What do Himba women believe that the smoke of okuruwo, or “sacred fire,” would do?
A) Cleanse them spiritually
B) Allow them to see the future
C) Strengthen their lungs
D) Let them hear the voices of their ancestors
4. What happens to the edan when Binti feels rage after being told by a vision that there is more to her than just being “Binti Ekeopara Zuzu Dambu Kaipka of Namib”?
A) It spears Binti in the leg, snapping her out of the vision.
B) It draws the phrase “Meduse power” in the dirt at Binti’s feet.
C) It floats in front of Binti in dissected parts.
D) It emits a bright white light, pointing upward at the sky.
5. What condition does Binti’s therapist diagnose her with after the massacre aboard the Third Fish?
A) Dissociative disorder
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Major depressive disorder
D) Post-traumatic stress disorder
6. According to Himba lore, why is it unusual that Binti saw the Night Masquerade outside the window?
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