Prologue- Chapter 2

Reading Check

1. A secret gang of dancers (Chapter 1)

2. A president of Malawi (Chapter 2)

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

1. Tuberculosis (Chapter 3)

2. For food (Chapter 4)

3. Boarding schools are well-funded (Chapter 5)

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.