Nervous Conditions Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Tsitsi Dangarembga
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 130 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Nervous Conditions Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Tsitsi Dangarembga
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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. What does Ma'Shingayi say killed her son?
(a) Germs.
(b) Education.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Babamukuru.

3. During what decade is Tambu's story told?
(a) 1980s.
(b) 2000s.
(c) 1940s.
(d) 1960s.

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

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

6. What does Tambu's mother think is the most important thing a woman must learn to carry?
(a) Her babies.
(b) Her burderns.
(c) Her worries.
(d) Her fears.

7. Who is Netsai in relation to Tambu?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her sister.

8. During their first conversation, what does Nyasha admit to Tambu?
(a) That she has hated Tambu since she was born.
(b) That she does not hate Tambu and never did.
(c) That she hated Tambu when she first moved in.
(d) That she is beginning to hate Tambu for her conservative ways.

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

10. Which of the following rooms of the home is particularly difficult for Tambu to navigate when she first moves to Babamukuru's
(a) The bathroom.
(b) The bedroom.
(c) The pantry.
(d) The kitchen.

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

12. 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.

13. With whom does Tambu share a bedroom at Babamukuru's home?
(a) Anna.
(b) Tambu has her own bedroom.
(c) Maiguru.
(d) Nyasha.

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

15. Which of the following articles of clothing has Tambu never heard of?
(a) Underwear.
(b) Slippers.
(c) Pajamas.
(d) Cocktail gown.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does Babamukuru believe children should be sent to school?

2. Which of the following terms does Maiguru use to describe Nyasha's change of attitude?

3. Which of the following characters does Tambu liken to God?

4. Which of the following facts is NOT true of Babamukuru's wife?

5. What does Babamukuru claim he cannot eat a meal without?

(see the answer keys)

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