2. Why is Nyasha favored within the school system?
(a) Because she is well-traveled and well-respected.
(b) Because she is the headmaster's daughter.
(c) Because she is the smartest in the class.
(d) Because she comes from a wealthy family.

3. Who is put in charge of overseeing the food during the duration of the trip home?
(a) Maiguru.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Nyasha.

4. How does Tambu feel about her parents' wedding?
(a) She is apathetic.
(b) She is outraged.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is excited.

5. Which of the following is NOT a chore Tambu is expected to complete while visiting her family at the homestead?
(a) Harvesting the fields.
(b) Fetching the water.
(c) Washing the clothes.
(d) Cleaning the latrine.

6. Which of the following characters does NOT fall to their knees in gratitude to Babamukuru?
(a) Ma'Shingayi.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Tambu.
(d) Maiguru.

7. How does Tambu feel about Lucia's outburst in the family meeting, at which she promises to leave the homestead, taking Ma'Shingayi with her?
(a) She is terrified.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is relieved.
(d) She is apathetic.

8. Which of the following is NOT a reason Lucia gives as to why she must stay on the homestead?
(a) She has nowhere else to go.
(b) She was invited to stay.
(c) She is too poor to leave.
(d) The homestead is her family.

9. Which of the following topics does Nyasha frequently discuss in her letters to Tambu?
(a) Her chores.
(b) Her crushes.
(c) Her grades.
(d) Her diet.

10. What color is the fabric purchased for the bridesmaids' dresses?
(a) Pink.
(b) Green.
(c) Peach.
(d) Yellow.

11. For which holiday does the city host a dance for the school-age children?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Kwanza.
(c) New Year's.
(d) Thanksgiving.

12. How does Babamukuru react to his daughter's end-of-term exam scores?
(a) He is outraged.
(b) He is disappointed.
(c) He is pleased.
(d) He is apathetic.

13. What is Babamukuru's only expense at Tambu's new school?
(a) Her uniform.
(b) Her books.
(c) Her lodging.
(d) Her tuition.

14. Who claims that Babamukuru is beating Nyasha because she is a girl?
(a) Chido.
(b) Tambu.
(c) Babamukuru.
(d) Maiguru.

15. When Babamukuru is beating Nyasha, what does he demand of her?
(a) To be respectful.
(b) To be obedient.
(c) To be submissive.
(d) To be smart.