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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nyasha believe that her parents feel for her?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sorrow.

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

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

4. What is the only thing Tambu wants to do after she arrives at Babamukuru's?
(a) Return to the village.
(b) Make new friends.
(c) Go to church.
(d) Get to her studies.

5. Why does Tambu believe she was passed over for education by Babamukuru?
(a) Because she is too young.
(b) Because she is unintelligent.
(c) Because she is a girl.
(d) Because she is too smart.

6. Who is the first relative to be served at Tambu's dinner party?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Babamukuru.
(c) Maiguru.
(d) Ma'Shingayi.

7. Which of the following articles of clothing has Tambu never heard of?
(a) Underwear.
(b) Slippers.
(c) Cocktail gown.
(d) Pajamas.

8. What year does Nhamo die?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1974.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1972.

9. How does Tambu feel about Netsai?
(a) She thinks Netsai is a good worker.
(b) She thinks Netsai is gorgeous woman.
(c) She thinks Netsai is an annoying child.
(d) She thinks Netsai is a fierce competiter.

10. What is the name of Babamukuru's wife?
(a) Baiguru.
(b) Maiguru.
(c) Saiguru.
(d) Taiguru.

11. In what order are Tambu's visiting relatives served at dinner?
(a) From wealthiest to richest.
(b) From oldest to youngest.
(c) From tallest to shortest.
(d) From most to least important.

12. To which of the following places does Tambu compare Babamukur's home?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Nirvana.
(c) Hell.
(d) Purgatory.

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

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

15. Who is Netsai in relation to Tambu?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. If Nhamo could have spent his days in one location, which of the following would he have chosen?

2. Which of the following facts is NOT true of Babamukuru's wife?

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

4. Who does Babamukuru claim should take Nhamo's place at the parochial school?

5. How does Ma'Shingayi react when Babamukuru walks up her drive to tell her of Nhamo's death?

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