1. What time period does the novel cover and what was going on in the Congo then?

2. In 1-2 short sentences describe the role played by the men in village culture:

3. In 1-2 short sentences describe the role played by the women in village culture:

4. Which two sisters can be described as "self-absorbed"? For each sister, provide an example that
illustrates this:

A. Name Example (with p#)

B. Name Example (with p#)

5. Which two sisters can be described as "fitting in" with the village culture? For each sister, provide an example that illustrates this:

A. Name Example (with p#)

B... Name Example (with p#)

6. The terms "misogynist" and "cultural chauvinist" describe Nathan Pierce quite accurately. For each term provide a definition and give an example (with p#s) that support this description