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William KamkwambaA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Prologue- Chapter 2
Reading Check
Short Answer
1. William is afraid he would be cursed by the sing’anga, or witch doctor. (Chapter 1)
2. The problem with getting haircuts at the trading center is that the power is often off. (Chapter 2)
3. “When planning misfortune for your friends, be careful because it will come back to haunt you.” (Chapter 2)
Chapters 3-6
Reading Check
Short Answer
1. William’s father is concerned about handing over the family business to Jeremiah because Jeremiah does not like hard work and can often be found drinking. (Chapter 3)
2. January is known as the “hungry season” because this is the time of year when people usually run out of food right before the new harvest. (Chapter 4)
3. Most Malawians have no electricity, so they go to bed after sundown. (Chapter 5)
4. Genders eat separately because it is a cultural tradition that has been passed down throughout the generations.