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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tambu believe she was passed over for education by Babamukuru?
(a) Because she is too young.
(b) Because she is unintelligent.
(c) Because she is a girl.
(d) Because she is too smart.

2. Who does Babamukuru claim should take Nhamo's place at the parochial school?
(a) Another village boy.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Jeremiah.

3. What type of school do Tambu and her brother Nhamo attend?
(a) Montessori school.
(b) Boarding school.
(c) Missionary school.
(d) Elementary school.

4. Whom does Maiguru blame for Tambu's inability to eat her meal properly?
(a) Tambu.
(b) Jeremiah.
(c) Anna.
(d) Mainini.

5. How does Babamukuru arrive at the village when he comes to visit?
(a) By car.
(b) By helicopter.
(c) On foot.
(d) By carriage.

6. How long after being diagnosed with his disease did Nhamo die?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two days.

7. After the formal welcoming speech, which of the following contraptions is Tambu too embarrassed to admit she cannot work?
(a) A toilet flush.
(b) A dishwasher.
(c) A light switch.
(d) A water filter.

8. How does Tambu feel when she is forced to interact with the village women in the kitchen?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is apathetic.
(c) She is nervous.
(d) She is confident.

9. Which of the following facts is NOT true of Babamukuru's wife?
(a) She lives in a luxurious mansion.
(b) She has four children.
(c) She is well-educated.
(d) She has a personal driver.

10. Why does Tambu have a difficult time bonding with Nyasha?
(a) Because of their economic statuses.
(b) Because of their language barrier.
(c) Because their families have forbidden their friendship.
(d) Because of their age difference.

11. How long would one shilling feed Tambu's family back in the village?
(a) For one year.
(b) For one week.
(c) For one day.
(d) For one month.

12. How does Nhamo feel about Babamukuru's house?
(a) He is offended.
(b) He is impressed.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is apathetic.

13. What year does Nhamo die?
(a) 1974.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1970.

14. What excuse does Maiguru make as to why Nyasha can't play with the other children?
(a) She is too fearful.
(b) She is too tired.
(c) She is too young.
(d) She is too old.

15. Where does Tambu's mother work?
(a) In an office.
(b) In a school.
(c) In a nursery.
(d) In a garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tambu feel about herself when she sees herself in the mirror on the first day of school?

2. If Nhamo could have spent his days in one location, which of the following would he have chosen?

3. How does Nhamo feel about the walk from school to his home?

4. Which of the following food items aren't the children allowed to eat at the dinner party?

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

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