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Here are the answers to the questions: 2.3 The reader knows Noumbe was determined not to let her illness influence her three days with her husband negatively because, despite her heart thumping ominously, "she bore up and held off taking any medicine." 2.4 a) The quotation suggests that Noumbe's appearance is exceptionally beautiful or alluring, to the point of being a significant distraction. 2.5 The term used for when a man or woman is allowed to be married to more than one spouse at the same time is polygamy. 2.6 a) Yes, the wives know about one another. The extract mentions "Mustapha's second wife" appearing at the door, and Noumbe's reaction to her presence. b) The relationship between the wives is characterized by jealousy and rivalry. Noumbe feels "largely due to jealousy" when the second wife arrives, but also takes pleasure in the other wife seeing her clean room and fine possessions, indicating a desire to impress or compete. Drop the next question 📸