Exploration and Cultural Encounters in Africa

The narrator recounts meeting Angela through her brother, sharing interests in African cultures, and embarking on a journey to document African ceremonies. They travel to Ethiopia to meet the Soorma people, facing challenges and cultural misunderstandings. After forming bonds with some villages, they inadvertently violate a social rule, leading to potential danger. A feast with the Soorma elders resolves the conflict, allowing safe passage out of the region.

How did the narrator first meet Angela?

• During a hot-air balloon ride organized by Angela's brother

• While attending a cultural festival in Africa

• At a photography exhibition in Kenya

• Through a mutual friend at a party

What was the main goal of the narrator and Angela's journey to Ethiopia?

• To explore the wildlife of Ethiopia

• To document the Soorma people's culture

• To establish a trade route

• To climb the 10,000-foot mountains

What challenge did the narrator and Angela face with the Soorma people?

• They were caught in a severe storm

• They ran out of supplies during their stay

• They unknowingly violated a social rule by not engaging with all villages

• They were unable to communicate due to language barriers

What strategy did the narrator's guide use to resolve the conflict with the Soorma?

• He organized a feast to honor the Soorma elders

• He negotiated a trade agreement

• He offered gifts of livestock

• He promised to return with more supplies

How did the Soorma chiefs ensure the narrator and Angela's safe passage?

• By providing them with weapons

• By escorting them out with a stately procession

• By distracting the warriors with a dance

• By bribing the warriors with food