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

2. When thinking about her education, what does Nyasha wish?
(a) That she could stay in school forever.
(b) That she had never been sent to school.
(c) That she had been allowed to stay in England.
(d) That she had never been sent to England.

3. Which of the following is NOT a tradition observed by Babamukuru's family at the dinner table?
(a) The food is kept on warmers until Babamukuru is ready to eat.
(b) Babamukuru is always served first.
(c) Babamukuru dictates the menu.
(d) Babamukuru serves the rest of the family, thus controlling their portions.

4. 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 confused.
(d) She is apathetic.

5. How does Nhamo perform in school?
(a) He performs poorly in school.
(b) He does not attend school.
(c) He excels at school.
(d) He is an average student.

6. During which month of the year did Nhamo die?
(a) November.
(b) February.
(c) May.
(d) August.

7. Which of the following beverages does Tambu regularly drink with Maiguru?
(a) Juice.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Rice wine.
(d) Tea.

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

9. How does Nhamo feel about Babamukuru's house?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is offended.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is impressed.

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

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

12. When Nhamo returns from school, which of the following animals is Tambu sent to slaughter for dinner?
(a) Pig.
(b) Rooster.
(c) Phesant.
(d) Goat.

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

14. What is the age difference between Nhamo and Tambu?
(a) Tambu is older than Nhamo.
(b) There is no mention of Nhamo's age.
(c) Nhamo is older than Tambu
(d) Nhamo and Tambu are the same age

15. Which of the following facts is NOT true of Babamukuru's wife?
(a) She is well-educated.
(b) She has a personal driver.
(c) She lives in a luxurious mansion.
(d) She has four children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms does Tambu use to describe Babamukuru's home?

2. What does Ma'Shingayi say killed her son?

3. What has Babamukuru taken away from Nyasha, causing an uproar at the dinner table?

4. How does Babamukuru arrive at the village when he comes to visit?

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

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