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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tambu's mother sell her food items?
(a) The schools.
(b) The street market.
(c) The bus station.
(d) The boat dock.

2. What does Maiguru claim she wants Tambu to eat while living under her roof?
(a) Whatever food makes her forget her home.
(b) Whatever food the family eats.
(c) Whatever food makes her happy.
(d) Whatever food is served to her.

3. What does Tambu's mother think is the most important thing a woman must learn to carry?
(a) Her fears.
(b) Her babies.
(c) Her worries.
(d) Her burderns.

4. Where is Tambu's mother lying when the family first arrives?
(a) Near the latrine.
(b) In the fields.
(c) On the kitchen floor.
(d) In the bedroom.

5. What does Tambu's father believe she should study to become?
(a) A wife.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who claims that Babamukuru is beating Nyasha because she is a girl?

2. After the holidays, how long will Tambu and Nyasha be separated before the beginning of the next school year?

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason Lucia gives as to why she must stay on the homestead?

5. How does Lucia feel about her new job?

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