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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) Nyasha.
(c) Anna.
(d) Maiguru.

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

3. What does Nyasha believe that her parents feel for her?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Guilt.

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

5. 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.

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

7. Which of the following utensils does Tambu need to eat properly?
(a) A knife.
(b) A spoon.
(c) A set of chopsticks.
(d) A fork.

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

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

10. Which of the following adjectives does Babamukuru use to describe school-age children?
(a) Malleable.
(b) Disciplined.
(c) Useless.
(d) Annoying.

11. Which of the following food items does Tambu's mother sell in town?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Bread.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Milk.

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

13. 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.

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

15. What disease was Nhamo diagnosed as dying from?
(a) Mumps.
(b) Measles.
(c) Scarlet fever.
(d) Small pox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part about Babamukuru's eating habits worries Tambu?

2. What type of school do Tambu and her brother Nhamo attend?

3. Who does Babamukuru claim should take Nhamo's place at the parochial school?

4. Which of the following articles of clothing has Tambu never heard of?

5. What is the name of Babamukuru's maid?

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