30 Questions
What tribe was Tendai from?
Zulu
What type of vegetation did the scenery change to when they turned inland?
Pale spiky thorn trees and ragged shrubs
What type of mountain was overlooking the beaches?
Flat-topped mountain
What color was the sea against the clear sky?
Navy-blue
What kind of smell poured into the jeep when Martine wound down her window?
Dusty, animal smell of the bush
What were some of the features observed on the beaches they passed?
Rainbow beach huts, surfers riding the breakers, colonies of penguins or seals
What was Tendai's role at Sawubona?
Tracker
Where did some of the animals at Sawubona come from?
Drought-stricken areas, game reserves, zoos
How did Martine react when she heard about her grandfather from Tendai?
She pricked up her ears and was caught off guard.
What did Tendai express regret about regarding Martine's grandfather?
Not being there at his side when he died.
How did Martine feel after hearing about her grandfather's passing from Tendai?
Her head was spinning from jetlag and lack of food.
What did Martine ask Tendai after hearing about her grandfather?
Would it be okay if you told me what happened?
Who was described as having a warrior's heart and being the best game warden?
Martine's grandfather
What was the name of the new game warden who wasn't on Tendai's list of top-ten favourite people?
Alex du Preez
What was propped against a wall at the pale-green house with a corrugated iron roof?
A peeling Coca Cola sign
What were the African children playing in the field as Martine and Tendai passed by?
Soccer
Where were sunflowers and maize stalks seen in the yards?
At the village of thatched huts and scattered houses
What wandered out through the front door of the pale-green house?
Three chickens
What did Martine feel like she hadn't done in years as she ate the food?
eaten
According to Martine, who was the best cook in the world?
Grace
Who did Grace comment that Chile looked like?
Veronica
What did Tendai refer to Martine as when addressing Grace?
Miss Martine
What did Grace say there were too many of at Sawubona?
secrets
What did Grace do to Martine that made her feel an electric current pass through her?
put her hand on Martine's forehead
Describe Martine's first impression of her grandmother's house.
Martine was surprised and unsure of what to expect, as she did not recognize the house as her grandmother's.
How does Grace greet Martine and what does she comment on?
Grace greets Martine warmly and comments on Martine's appearance, saying she looks too thin.
What does Martine notice about Grace's appearance and clothing?
Martine notices that Grace is one of the fattest women she had ever encountered and is wearing a traditional African dress with bright colors.
How does Tendai introduce Grace to Martine?
Tendai introduces Grace as his aunt, Miss Grace, with evident pride, and mentions that she is the best cook in the world.
Describe the setting of Grace's house where Martine and Tendai are seated.
The setting is simple but spotless, with hand-made wooden chairs, a woven grass mat on the floor, and an out-of-date calendar depicting a tropical island on the wall.
What does Grace serve Martine and Tendai for a meal?
Grace serves them omelettes made from fresh farm eggs and wild mushrooms on two huge plates.
Test your knowledge on Martine's memorable journey to Sawubona with Tendai, a member of the Zulu tribe. Explore the coastal road out of Cape Town, magical bays, navy-blue seas, wild beaches, rainbow beach huts, surfers, and penguins.
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