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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Nhamo feel about Babamukuru's house?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is impressed.
(c) He is offended.
(d) He is confused.

3. How does Tambu feel when she is forced to interact with the village women in the kitchen?
(a) She is nervous.
(b) She is confident.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is apathetic.

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

5. What is Tambu told she cannot attend school when she turns of age?
(a) The school does not accept female students.
(b) Her family does not have enough money.
(c) Tambu does not want to attend school.
(d) Her brother fobids it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the dirt surrounding Babamukuru's home?

2. Which of the following purchases brings confused tears to Tambu's eyes?

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

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

5. Which of the following is the traditional dish eaten as a staple at most meals by the villagers?

(see the answer key)

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