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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following beverages does Tambu regularly drink with Maiguru?

3. What does Maiguru claim she wants Tambu to eat while living under her roof?

4. Who does Babamukuru claim should take Nhamo's place at the parochial school?

5. Which of the following is the traditional dish eaten as a staple at most meals by the villagers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nyasha react to the fact that she cannot find her D.H. Lawrence book?

2. How does Tambu react to her sleeping arrangements at Babamukuru's house?

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

4. How does Tambu react to Babamukuru's arrival in the village?

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

6. How does Babamukuru's family feel about their maid, Anna?

7. How does Tambu react to her discovery in the cornfield?

8. How does Tambu feel about Maiguru and her relationship to education?

9. How is Babamukuru treated by the village when he returns?

10. How does Tambu's mother provide financial help for her household?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maiguru spends the entire novel babying her husband, Babamukuru. First, give two examples of times when Maiguru treats Babamukuru as a child rather than a man. Then explain the motivations Maiguru has for treating her husband in this way. How does it affect their marital relationship? Finally, explain whether or not you think Maiguru is a good wife to Babamukuru and why.

Essay Topic 2

The older female characters have many different responsibilities. First, create a list of older female characters in the text and briefly describe each of their roles within the family. What is the attitude of the older women toward their responsibilities in the family? How do their attitudes compare/contrast to the attitudes of the younger girls?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Tambu struggles with whether she wants to remember or forget her family in the village. First, give examples of two scenes in which Tambu expresses her struggle with memory. Then describe why it would be beneficial for Tambu to remember her family back home, and why it would be beneficial for her to forget where she came from.

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