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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part about Babamukuru's eating habits worries Tambu?
(a) That he eats too infrequently.
(b) That he eats too late.
(c) That he eats too early.
(d) That he eats too frequently.

2. Which of the following activities has Babamukuru forbidden while he is visiting?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Dancing.

3. During which month of the year did Nhamo die?
(a) November.
(b) August.
(c) May.
(d) February.

4. How does Tambu feel about herself when she sees herself in the mirror on the first day of school?
(a) She thinks she looks rich.
(b) She thinks she looks pretty.
(c) She thinks she still looks poor.
(d) She thinks she looks ugly.

5. How does Nyasha feel about the upcoming school exams?
(a) She is apathetic.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is terrified.
(d) She is amused.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What part about her uncle makes Tambu the most uncomfortable?

3. Whom does Maiguru blame for Tambu's inability to eat her meal properly?

4. Which of the following characters does Tambu describe as "intangible"?

5. How does Tambu treat Nhamo before he leaves for school?

(see the answer key)

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