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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Tambu and her family speak at home?
(a) Mande.
(b) Shona.
(c) Igbo.
(d) Yoruba.

2. How does Tambu feel about Babamukuru's wife?
(a) Tambu does not know her.
(b) Tambu fears her.
(c) Tambu admires her.
(d) Tambu hates her.

3. Which of the following characters does NOT observe the traditions of food service mandated in Babamukuru's home?
(a) Tambu.
(b) Maiguru.
(c) Anna.
(d) Nyasha.

4. What is the age difference between Nhamo and Tambu?
(a) There is no mention of Nhamo's age.
(b) Tambu is older than Nhamo.
(c) Nhamo is older than Tambu
(d) Nhamo and Tambu are the same age

5. Which of the following purchases brings confused tears to Tambu's eyes?
(a) Her new bedroom set.
(b) Her new school notebooks.
(c) Her new car.
(d) Her new school clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the children in the novel has arrangements made to be sent to the missionary school one town over?

2. Which of the following is the only word Tambu can translate from the conversation between Nyasha and her mother?

3. What does Tambu's father believe she should study to become?

4. Which of the following articles of clothing has Tambu never heard of?

5. Where does Tambu's mother work?

(see the answer key)

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