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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tambu hears that she cannot attend school, what does she ask her parents for?
(a) Dolls.
(b) Dresses.
(c) Seeds.
(d) Books.

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

3. What hopes does Tambu have when Nyasha first arrives at the home?
(a) Tambu hopes that Nyasha will leave her alone.
(b) Tambu hopes that Nyasha will soon move away to attend school.
(c) Tambu hopes that she and Nyasha will become friends.
(d) Tambu hopes that Nyasha will grow to fear her.

4. 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 appreciative.
(c) She forces herself to be confused.
(d) She forces herself to be shocked.

5. With whom does Tambu share a bedroom at Babamukuru's home?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Tambu has her own bedroom.
(d) Anna.

6. How does Tambu feel when she is forced to interact with the village women in the kitchen?
(a) She is nervous.
(b) She is confident.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is confused.

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

8. Which of the following adjectives does Tambu use to describe Nyasha when she first arrives to the home?
(a) Rude.
(b) Smart.
(c) Intimidating.
(d) Beautiful.

9. At what age does Babamukuru believe children should be sent to school?
(a) 9.
(b) 13.
(c) 7.
(d) 11.

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

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

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

13. What task is Tambu asked to do for the visiting relatives?
(a) Wash their feet.
(b) Wash their hands.
(c) Wash their faces.
(d) Wash their clothes.

14. How does Babamukuru arrive at the village when he comes to visit?
(a) By car.
(b) By helicopter.
(c) By carriage.
(d) On foot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maiguru claim she wants Tambu to eat while living under her roof?

2. Which of the following rooms of the home is particularly difficult for Tambu to navigate when she first moves to Babamukuru's

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

4. Which of the following activities has Babamukuru forbidden while he is visiting?

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

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