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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the age difference between Nhamo and Tambu?
(a) Nhamo is older than Tambu
(b) Nhamo and Tambu are the same age
(c) There is no mention of Nhamo's age.
(d) Tambu is older than Nhamo.

2. When Nhamo returns from school, which of the following animals is Tambu sent to slaughter for dinner?
(a) Rooster.
(b) Pig.
(c) Phesant.
(d) Goat.

3. What year does Nhamo die?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1974.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1970.

4. How does Ma'Shingayi react when Babamukuru walks up her drive to tell her of Nhamo's death?
(a) She spits at him.
(b) She hugs him.
(c) She refuses to let him in.
(d) She ignores him.

5. Which of the following is the only word Tambu can translate from the conversation between Nyasha and her mother?
(a) Clean.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Safe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the school dance held?

2. How does Tambu feel about the way Nyasha speaks to Maiguru?

3. Which of the following bits of advice is NOT given to Tambu during her formal welcoming speech?

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

5. Which of the following food items aren't the children allowed to eat at the dinner party?

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