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

2. How does Nhamo feel about the walk from school to his home?
(a) He is confused by the walk.
(b) He is terrified of the walk.
(c) He enjoys the walk.
(d) He hates the walk.

3. Which of the following forces Nyasha and Tambu to burst out laughing and have their first conversation?
(a) Spilled milk.
(b) A puppy's antics.
(c) A porcelain doll.
(d) Eye contact.

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

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

6. How does Tambu feel about Babamukuru's wife?
(a) Tambu does not know her.
(b) Tambu hates her.
(c) Tambu fears her.
(d) Tambu admires her.

7. What part about her uncle makes Tambu the most uncomfortable?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His religion.
(c) His appearance.
(d) His attitude.

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

9. How does Tambu feel about herself when she sees herself in the mirror on the first day of school?
(a) She thinks she still looks poor.
(b) She thinks she looks rich.
(c) She thinks she looks ugly.
(d) She thinks she looks pretty.

10. What is Tambu told she cannot attend school when she turns of age?
(a) Her brother fobids it.
(b) Her family does not have enough money.
(c) The school does not accept female students.
(d) Tambu does not want to attend school.

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

12. What does Tambu's father believe she should study to become?
(a) A writer.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A nurse.
(d) A wife.

13. How does Tambu feel when she enters her uncle's house for the first time?
(a) She feels embarrassed.
(b) She feels terrified.
(c) She feels excited.
(d) She feels bored.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Tambu feel about the way Nyasha speaks to Maiguru?

4. Which of the following adjectives does Tambu use to describe Nyasha when she first arrives to the home?

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

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