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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. How does Tambu react to her first school dance?
(a) She is overwhelmed.
(b) She enjoys herself fully.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is bored.

2. Which of the following characters is NOT blamed by Babamukuru for Nyasha's wild ways?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Chido.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Nyasha.

3. Which of the following best describes Tambu's attitude as she returns to the homestead?
(a) She refuses to return, and won't leave her bedroom.
(b) She has been unable to sleep for a week.
(c) She is worried that her family will no longer recognize her.
(d) She does not understand why anyone would want to visit the village.

4. Which of the following characters begs Babamukuru to spare Nyasha and kill them instead?
(a) Chido.
(b) Maiguru.
(c) Mainini.
(d) Tambu.

5. Which of the following male characters compliments Maiguru on how hard she works and tells her that she may go to bed?
(a) Tete Peter.
(b) Jeremiah.
(c) Babamukuru.
(d) Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters does NOT speak to Babamukuru about Tambu's punishment?

2. Which of the following students claims that studying for the exams is "the first time I've done something that matters"?

3. Who is put in charge of overseeing the food during the duration of the trip home?

4. Which of the following is the same about Ma'Shingayi and Lucia at the time when Tambu comes to visit?

5. What is Babamukuru's only expense at Tambu's new school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Babamukuru propose to deal with the evil that has been following his family?

2. What does Nyaradzo believe to be special about her brothers?

3. What is Maiguru responsible for during the trip to the homestead, and how does she react to this responsibility?

4. How does the family react to the news that Babamukuru has found Lucia a job?

5. Why do nuns from the Sacred Heart arrive at the mission school?

6. How are the dresses for Ma'Shingayi's wedding purchased?

7. During the family meeting, what does Lucia say about Jeremiah and his relationship with Ma'Shingayi?

8. What causes Lucia to burst out of the kitchen during the family meeting and attack Takesure?

9. What happens to Nyasha when she is late to the dinner table on the evening before Tambu leaves for the Sacred Heart?

10. How does Tambu feel about having to return to the homestead to visit her family for Christmas?

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