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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Nine and Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when students are "screened out"?
(a) They are promoted to a higher grade.
(b) They are left to repeat their same grade.
(c) They are sent to a different school in another town.
(d) They are kicked out of the school.

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

3. Which of the following characters does NOT object to Tambu accepting a scholarship from the nuns?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Babamukuru.
(c) Ma'Shingayi.
(d) Nyasha.

4. What has Babamukuru taken away from Nyasha, causing an uproar at the dinner table?
(a) Her dessert.
(b) Her diary.
(c) Her book.
(d) Her telephone.

5. Which of the following rooms of the home is particularly difficult for Tambu to navigate when she first moves to Babamukuru's
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) The pantry.
(d) The bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Tambu share a bedroom at Babamukuru's home?

2. Which of the following characters is the only one allowed in the family meeting regarding Lucia's presence on the homestead?

3. Where is the school dance held?

4. How does Tambu feel about Netsai?

5. How does Nhamo perform in school?

(see the answer key)

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