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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which month of the year did Nhamo die?
(a) November.
(b) February.
(c) August.
(d) May.

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

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a duty young girls in Tambu's village learn to do before getting married?
(a) Tend a garden.
(b) Cook.
(c) Raise a baby.
(d) Clean.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Tambu claim she will do after she receives her education?

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

5. What disease was Nhamo diagnosed as dying from?

(see the answer key)

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