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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT a topic Tambu's family discusses during their family meeting?
(a) Unmarried and pregnant daughters.
(b) Lack of money.
(c) Crop rotation.
(d) Abusive sons.

3. How does Tambu feel about Lucia's outburst in the family meeting, at which she promises to leave the homestead, taking Ma'Shingayi with her?
(a) She is terrified.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is relieved.

4. What does Ma'Shingayi say killed her son?
(a) Education.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Babamukuru.
(d) Germs.

5. Where is Tambu's mother lying when the family first arrives?
(a) In the fields.
(b) On the kitchen floor.
(c) In the bedroom.
(d) Near the latrine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite having a latrine, where does Tambu go to the bathroom?

2. What task is Tambu asked to do for the visiting relatives?

3. Which of the following is NOT something Ma'Shingayi accuses Maiguru of during the family meeting?

4. What excuse does Maiguru make as to why Nyasha can't play with the other children?

5. Which of the following articles of clothing has Tambu never heard of?

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