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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 Babamukuru arrive at the village when he comes to visit?
(a) By carriage.
(b) By car.
(c) By helicopter.
(d) On foot.

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

3. Who is the first relative to be served at Tambu's dinner party?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Maiguru.
(c) Ma'Shingayi.
(d) Babamukuru.

4. At what age does Babamukuru believe children should be sent to school?
(a) 11.
(b) 9.
(c) 7.
(d) 13.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Babamukuru claim should take Nhamo's place at the parochial school?

2. How long after being diagnosed with his disease did Nhamo die?

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

4. During which month of the year does Nhamo return to his village from school?

5. What does Tambu's father believe she should study to become?

(see the answer key)

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