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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nhamo perform in school?
(a) He excels at school.
(b) He does not attend school.
(c) He is an average student.
(d) He performs poorly in school.

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

3. To which of the following places does Tambu compare Babamukur's home?
(a) Nirvana.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Purgatory.
(d) Hell.

4. How does Tambu's father react to the news that she cannot attend school?
(a) He is pleased.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is saddened.

5. How does Nyasha feel about her family's maid?
(a) Nyasha finds the maid annoying.
(b) Nyasha admires the maid's hard work.
(c) Nyasha is afraid of the maid's anger.
(d) Nyasha completely ignores the maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are segregated at the swimming holes around Tambu's home?

2. Which of the following purchases brings confused tears to Tambu's eyes?

3. What does Tambu's mother think is the most important thing a woman must learn to carry?

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

5. What is the age difference between Nhamo and Tambu?

(see the answer key)

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