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

3. Why does Tambu have a difficult time bonding with Nyasha?
(a) Because their families have forbidden their friendship.
(b) Because of their economic statuses.
(c) Because of their age difference.
(d) Because of their language barrier.

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

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

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

7. After the formal welcoming speech, how does Tambu feel about her cousin, Nyasha?
(a) She feels offended by Nyasha.
(b) She feels jealous of Nyasha.
(c) She feels superior to Nyasha.
(d) She feels pity for Nyasha.

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

9. What language does Tambu and her family speak at home?
(a) Shona.
(b) Yoruba.
(c) Mande.
(d) Igbo.

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

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

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

13. Which of the following is the traditional dish eaten as a staple at most meals by the villagers?
(a) Sadza.
(b) Jadza.
(c) Fadza.
(d) Madza.

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

15. Which of the following is NOT true of Nyasha?
(a) Returning home to Africa was a shock.
(b) That she can no longer speak Shona.
(c) She had forgotten that Africa was her home.
(d) That she thinks the African people are savages.