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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nhamo feel about the walk from school to his home?
(a) He is terrified of the walk.
(b) He enjoys the walk.
(c) He is confused by the walk.
(d) He hates the walk.

2. Which of the following food items does Tambu's mother sell in town?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Milk.
(d) Bread.

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

4. What disease was Nhamo diagnosed as dying from?
(a) Small pox.
(b) Mumps.
(c) Scarlet fever.
(d) Measles.

5. Which of the following adjectives does Babamukuru use to describe school-age children?
(a) Disciplined.
(b) Useless.
(c) Malleable.
(d) Annoying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of school do Tambu and her brother Nhamo attend?

2. When Nhamo returns from school, which of the following animals is Tambu sent to slaughter for dinner?

3. Who is Netsai in relation to Tambu?

4. When Tambu hears that she cannot attend school, what does she ask her parents for?

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

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