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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many lashes does Tambu receive on the day of her parents' wedding?
(a) 35.
(b) 5.
(c) 25.
(d) 15.

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

3. How does Tambu feel when she enters her uncle's house for the first time?
(a) She feels bored.
(b) She feels embarrassed.
(c) She feels terrified.
(d) She feels excited.

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

5. Which of the following is NOT a tradition observed by Babamukuru's family at the dinner table?
(a) Babamukuru serves the rest of the family, thus controlling their portions.
(b) The food is kept on warmers until Babamukuru is ready to eat.
(c) Babamukuru is always served first.
(d) Babamukuru dictates the menu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following male characters compliments Maiguru on how hard she works and tells her that she may go to bed?

2. What does Babamukuru claim he cannot eat a meal without?

3. Which of the following characters is NOT blamed by Babamukuru for Nyasha's wild ways?

4. Why does Tambu have a difficult time bonding with Nyasha?

5. What is the name of Babamukuru's maid?

(see the answer key)

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