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What was the problem that Manza faced when her children asked her to tell them a story?
What was the problem that Manza faced when her children asked her to tell them a story?
What kind of work did the people in the village do?
What kind of work did the people in the village do?
What was Zenzele, Manza's husband, good at?
What was Zenzele, Manza's husband, good at?
What did Zenzele ask Manza to do?
What did Zenzele ask Manza to do?
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What did Manza meet first on her journey to find stories?
What did Manza meet first on her journey to find stories?
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Why did the hare say he was busy?
Why did the hare say he was busy?
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Why did Manza approach the elephant?
Why did Manza approach the elephant?
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What was Fene, the baboon, doing when Manza met her?
What was Fene, the baboon, doing when Manza met her?
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What was the elephant eating when Manza met him?
What was the elephant eating when Manza met him?
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Why was the owl upset when Manza met her?
Why was the owl upset when Manza met her?
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Why did the eagle drop the fish?
Why did the eagle drop the fish?
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What was the eagle's personality like?
What was the eagle's personality like?
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Where did Manza meet the eagle?
Where did Manza meet the eagle?
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Study Notes
Manza's Journey
- Manza's children ask her to tell them a story, but she can't think of any
- The village where Manza lives is in Zululand, Africa, where people hunt, till the land, fish, and catch crabs
- The villagers are skilled craftsmen, particularly Zenzele, Manza's husband, who carves birds, trees, plants, flowers, and animals
Meeting the Hare
- Manza sets out to look for stories, and meets a hare who claims to know millions of stories but is actually a trickster
- The hare refuses to share any stories, saying he has more important things to do
Meeting Fene the Baboon
- Manza meets Fene, a baboon who is busy taking care of her babies and has no time for stories
- Fene asks what stories are, implying she doesn't know what they are
Meeting the Owl
- Manza meets an owl in a wild fig tree who is upset about being disturbed from her sleep
- The owl grumbles about humans always looking for something and settles back to sleep without sharing any stories
Meeting the Elephant
- Manza meets an elephant who feels sorry for her and suggests she ask the king of birds, the eagle, who sees many things others do not
- The elephant doesn't know any stories himself
Meeting the Eagle
- Manza meets the great fish eagle near the Tugela River, who is swooping down to grab a fish
- The eagle is startled and drops the fish, then lands on the shore near Manza
- Manza flatters the eagle, saying he is wise and great, and asks if he knows any stories
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Description
This quiz is about the daily life and traditions of a village in Zululand, Africa. The story revolves around Manza, her husband Zenzele, and their children. Learn about their livelihood, skills, and cultural practices.
