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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Tambu treat Nhamo before he leaves for school?
(a) She is unable to speak to him.
(b) She slaps him in the face.
(c) She is affectionate and sentimental.
(d) She is uncharacteristically kind to him.

3. What language does Chido speak?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Swahili.

4. How does Tambu feel about Netsai?
(a) She thinks Netsai is a good worker.
(b) She thinks Netsai is a fierce competiter.
(c) She thinks Netsai is gorgeous woman.
(d) She thinks Netsai is an annoying child.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Babamukuru's wife?

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

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

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

5. How does Tambu feel about Babamukuru's wife?

(see the answer key)

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