How many brothers does William have?

How does William learn about electricity?

How old is William at the VERY beginning of the book when he is scared of superstitions?

What is the genre of the book?

When does the story take place?

Which conflict is it?

I haunt children in the dark. I am the spirits of their ancestors and I'm called Gule Wamkulu.

Cause and Effect

There is a new president of Malawi- Cause

Cause and Effect

Ther is heavy rain for months and months--Cause

William's mom makes this biscuit type of food and sells them at the market so she can buy more food.

What is the most important crop in Malawi?

When people have kwashiorkor, it is caused by which thing?

If someone has mangolomera, which ability do they have?

Which celebrity supports the children of Malawi by buildings schools and a children's hospital? She has adopted three Malawi children as well.

Cause and Effect

The rain ends and the drought begins. The sun is angry in the sky--Cause

Which food is made from flour in boiling water and is typically eaten at every meal?

Where does the story take place?

All of the following are themes in the book EXCEPT...

Which point of view is the story told in?

Who is it?

I died from Tuberculosis because my family couldn't get me to the hospital on time.

Who is it?

I am William's hunting companion. I get very weak and thin from not being fed anymore.

Who is it?

I used to work on a tobacco estate, but lost my job. I now work on the farm with my family and seven daughters. Oh yeah, I brought Khamba to the farm.

Who is it?

I am William's cousin. We are the same age and hang out all of the time together. I am starving and asking for ganyu.

Who is it?

I pretend to be a sing'anga and make William pay me for a fake potion to give him mangolomera powers.

Who is it?

I tell the story of my life. I built a windmill for my village so we can have electricity.

Who is it?

I am William's older cousin. I live in a cool clubhouse. We cook goatskin on Christmas day so we have something to eat.

Which conflict is it?

The drought and flooding caused damage, starvation and death.

Which conflict is it?

People are starting to lose their humanity and are acting like savages because they are starving.

Which conflict is it?

William feels guilty and worries over not being able to feed Khamba due to the famine.

Who is it?

I made the food, clean and gather firewood for my family. I expect my children to listen to me and not talk back.

Who is it?

I raise William to be a strong and respectful man. When the maize is successful it grows above my head. I have to tell my son that he won't be going to school because there is no money for tuition.

Who is it?

I end up falling down the latrine because it gets eaten by termites. I'm so embarrassed that I never return to school.

Who is it?

I am William's best friend and schoolmate. My father is Chief Wimbe.

Who is it?

I am the chief of the village of Wimbe where William lives. William is best friends with my son, Gilbert.