Nervous Conditions Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Tsitsi Dangarembga
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 130 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Nervous Conditions Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Tsitsi Dangarembga
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tambu devise a plan to avoid?
(a) Illness.
(b) Distractions.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Her family.

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

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

4. What part about her uncle makes Tambu the most uncomfortable?
(a) His appearance.
(b) His attitude.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His religion.

5. Who rises from the dinner table to fetch whatever Babamukuru wishes during the meal?
(a) Tambu.
(b) Anna.
(c) Maiguru.
(d) Nyasha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does Tambu use to describe Nyasha when she first arrives to the home?

2. During which month of the year does Nhamo return to his village from school?

3. How does Ma'Shingayi react when Babamukuru walks up her drive to tell her of Nhamo's death?

4. What is the name of Babamukuru's wife?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What excuses does Maiguru make about Nyasha's poor attitude and rude behavior?

2. Why are the young men at Babamukuru's dinner party unhappy?

3. What happens when Tambu begins to grow her own garden of corn to pay for her tuition?

4. What hopes does Tambu have for her relationship with Nyasha once she arrives at Babamukuru's home?

5. What strategies does Tambu employ to keep her mind on her studies?

6. How does Babamukuru control the education of the village children where Tambu lives?

7. How does Nyasha feel about the time she and her brother spent in England?

8. How does Babamukuru view the future of the village?

9. How does Nhamo die?

10. What do the village children eat at the dinner party honoring Babamukuru?

(see the answer keys)

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