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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Tambu's father believe she should study to become?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A wife.
(c) A writer.
(d) A nurse.

3. What language does Tambu and her family speak at home?
(a) Mande.
(b) Igbo.
(c) Yoruba.
(d) Shona.

4. What type of school do Tambu and her brother Nhamo attend?
(a) Missionary school.
(b) Elementary school.
(c) Boarding school.
(d) Montessori school.

5. How do the village women react to Tambu's cooking skills?
(a) They praise her.
(b) They ignore her.
(c) They chide her.
(d) They are confused by her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease was Nhamo diagnosed as dying from?

2. During what decade is Tambu's story told?

3. Which of the following activities has Babamukuru forbidden while he is visiting?

4. During which month of the year did Nhamo die?

5. How does Nyasha feel about her family's maid?

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