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

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

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

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

5. How long after being diagnosed with his disease did Nhamo die?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two hours.

6. What hopes does Tambu have when Nyasha first arrives at the home?
(a) Tambu hopes that Nyasha will grow to fear her.
(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 leave her alone.

7. After the formal welcoming speech, which of the following contraptions is Tambu too embarrassed to admit she cannot work?
(a) A dishwasher.
(b) A toilet flush.
(c) A water filter.
(d) A light switch.

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

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

10. Which of the following characters does Tambu liken to God?
(a) Mr. Matimba.
(b) Babamukuru.
(c) Nhamo.
(d) Jeremiah.

11. What part about Babamukuru's eating habits worries Tambu?
(a) That he eats too late.
(b) That he eats too early.
(c) That he eats too infrequently.
(d) That he eats too frequently.

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

13. How long would one shilling feed Tambu's family back in the village?
(a) For one year.
(b) For one month.
(c) For one day.
(d) For one week.

14. Which of the following bits of advice is NOT given to Tambu during her formal welcoming speech?
(a) To study dilligently.
(b) To help provide for her family.
(c) To respect Babamukuru.
(d) To be grateful for this opportunity.

15. What language does Chido speak?
(a) French.
(b) Swahili.
(c) English.
(d) German.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country did Nyasha attend school?

2. Who rises from the dinner table to fetch whatever Babamukuru wishes during the meal?

3. What excuse does Maiguru make as to why Nyasha can't play with the other children?

4. During their first conversation, what does Nyasha admit to Tambu?

5. What emotion does Tambu force upon herself when she sees her uncle's great wealth?

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