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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tambu treat Nhamo before he leaves for school?
(a) She slaps him in the face.
(b) She is uncharacteristically kind to him.
(c) She is unable to speak to him.
(d) She is affectionate and sentimental.

2. How does Nhamo feel about the walk from school to his home?
(a) He is confused by the walk.
(b) He enjoys the walk.
(c) He is terrified of the walk.
(d) He hates the walk.

3. What task is Tambu asked to do for the visiting relatives?
(a) Wash their hands.
(b) Wash their faces.
(c) Wash their feet.
(d) Wash their clothes.

4. Which of the following food items aren't the children allowed to eat at the dinner party?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Meat.
(d) Bread.

5. During what decade is Tambu's story told?
(a) 2000s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1940s.
(d) 1980s.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following activities has Babamukuru forbidden while he is visiting?

2. With whom does Tambu share a bedroom at Babamukuru's home?

3. Who is the first relative to be served at Tambu's dinner party?

4. What language does Chido speak?

5. Which of the following purchases brings confused tears to Tambu's eyes?

(see the answer key)

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