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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a duty young girls in Tambu's village learn to do before getting married?
(a) Raise a baby.
(b) Tend a garden.
(c) Clean.
(d) Cook.

2. Which of the following terms does Maiguru use to describe Nyasha's change of attitude?
(a) Anglicized.
(b) Alarming.
(c) Disgraceful.
(d) Teenage.

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

4. What disease was Nhamo diagnosed as dying from?
(a) Mumps.
(b) Scarlet fever.
(c) Small pox.
(d) Measles.

5. How does Tambu feel about the way Nyasha speaks to Maiguru?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is embarrassed.
(c) She is enthralled.
(d) She is apathetic.

6. Who rises from the dinner table to fetch whatever Babamukuru wishes during the meal?
(a) Tambu.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Maiguru.
(d) Anna.

7. During what decade is Tambu's story told?
(a) 2000s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1940s.
(d) 1980s.

8. Which of the following food items aren't the children allowed to eat at the dinner party?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Bread.
(c) Meat.
(d) Vegetables.

9. What emotion does Tambu force upon herself when she sees her uncle's great wealth?
(a) She forces herself to be unimpressed.
(b) She forces herself to be confused.
(c) She forces herself to be appreciative.
(d) She forces herself to be shocked.

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

11. Who are segregated at the swimming holes around Tambu's home?
(a) Adults and Children.
(b) Blacks and Whites.
(c) Men and Women.
(d) There is no segregation at the swimming holes.

12. In which of the following secret activities does Nyasha participate?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Dancing.

13. What does Babamukuru claim he cannot eat a meal without?
(a) Butter.
(b) Milk.
(c) Molasses.
(d) Gravy.

14. How does Nyasha feel about her family's maid?
(a) Nyasha is afraid of the maid's anger.
(b) Nyasha admires the maid's hard work.
(c) Nyasha completely ignores the maid.
(d) Nyasha finds the maid annoying.

15. Which of the following is Babamukuru's nickname within the village?
(a) The Master.
(b) The Prince.
(c) The Lord.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the maid greet Tambu when she arrives at the house?

3. Why does Tambu believe she was passed over for education by Babamukuru?

4. At what age does Babamukuru believe children should be sent to school?

5. Which of the following utensils does Tambu need to eat properly?

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