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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Tambu devise a plan to avoid?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Distractions.
(c) Illness.
(d) Her family.

5. What color is the dirt surrounding Babamukuru's home?
(a) Brown.
(b) Tan.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

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

7. Where does Tambu's mother work?
(a) In an office.
(b) In a nursery.
(c) In a garden.
(d) In a school.

8. Which of the following characters does Tambu describe as "intangible"?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Nyasha.
(c) Babamukuru.
(d) Anna.

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

10. How does Ma'Shingayi react when Babamukuru walks up her drive to tell her of Nhamo's death?
(a) She hugs him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She refuses to let him in.
(d) She spits at him.

11. Which of the following characters does NOT observe the traditions of food service mandated in Babamukuru's home?
(a) Nyasha.
(b) Maiguru.
(c) Anna.
(d) Tambu.

12. How do the village women react to Tambu's cooking skills?
(a) They ignore her.
(b) They are confused by her.
(c) They praise her.
(d) They chide her.

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

14. What is the name of Babamukuru's maid?
(a) Beth.
(b) Carrie.
(c) Anna.
(d) Emily.

15. What does Maiguru claim she wants Tambu to eat while living under her roof?
(a) Whatever food the family eats.
(b) Whatever food makes her happy.
(c) Whatever food is served to her.
(d) Whatever food makes her forget her home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tambu feel when she enters her uncle's house for the first time?

3. How does Tambu feel when she is forced to interact with the village women in the kitchen?

4. Who is the first relative to be served at Tambu's dinner party?

5. Why does Tambu have a difficult time bonding with Nyasha?

(see the answer keys)

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